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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.89, 4,089.29 and 1,082.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.89, 4,089.29 and 1,082.46 is: 1,623.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.89 : 4,089.29 = 1,082.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.89/4,089.29 = 1,082.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.89x = 4,089.29 × 1,082.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.89x = 4,426,502.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,426,502.78/2,725.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,623.88

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