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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.88, 4,068.23 and 2,463.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.88, 4,068.23 and 2,463.44 is: 3,676.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.88 : 4,068.23 = 2,463.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.88/4,068.23 = 2,463.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.88x = 4,068.23 × 2,463.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.88x = 10,021,807.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,021,807.85/2,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,676.55

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