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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.98, 4,080.60 and 2,201.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.98, 4,080.60 and 2,201.10 is: 3,294.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.98 : 4,080.60 = 2,201.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.98/4,080.60 = 2,201.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.98x = 4,080.60 × 2,201.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.98x = 8,981,808.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981,808.66/2,725.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,294.89

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