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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.96, 3,762.12 and 1,607.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.96, 3,762.12 and 1,607.08 is: 2,217.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.96 : 3,762.12 = 1,607.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.96/3,762.12 = 1,607.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.96x = 3,762.12 × 1,607.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.96x = 6,046,027.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,046,027.81/2,725.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.94

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