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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.92, 4,088.12 and 751.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.92, 4,088.12 and 751.07 is: 1,126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.92 : 4,088.12 = 751.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.92/4,088.12 = 751.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.92x = 4,088.12 × 751.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.92x = 3,070,443.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,070,443.85/2,725.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,126.39

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