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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.16, 3,791.64 and 2,525.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.16, 3,791.64 and 2,525.76 is: 3,486.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.16 : 3,791.64 = 2,525.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.16/3,791.64 = 2,525.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.16x = 3,791.64 × 2,525.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.16x = 9,576,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,576,772.65/2,747.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,486.06

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