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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.88, 4,083.66 and 1,611.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.88, 4,083.66 and 1,611.97 is: 2,414.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.88 : 4,083.66 = 1,611.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.88/4,083.66 = 1,611.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.88x = 4,083.66 × 1,611.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.88x = 6,582,716.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,582,716.99/2,725.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.90

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