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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.97, 3,762.26 and 1,664.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.97, 3,762.26 and 1,664.36 is: 2,297.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.97 : 3,762.26 = 1,664.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.97/3,762.26 = 1,664.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.97x = 3,762.26 × 1,664.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.97x = 6,261,733.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,261,733.01/2,725.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,297.06

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