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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.88, 3,761.71 and 1,483.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.88, 3,761.71 and 1,483.88 is: 2,047.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.88 : 3,761.71 = 1,483.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.88/3,761.71 = 1,483.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.88x = 3,761.71 × 1,483.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.88x = 5,581,903.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,581,903.72/2,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.75

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