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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.85, 4,084.73 and 1,614.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.85, 4,084.73 and 1,614.13 is: 2,418.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.85 : 4,084.73 = 1,614.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.85/4,084.73 = 1,614.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.85x = 4,084.73 × 1,614.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.85x = 6,593,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,273.01/2,725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.79

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