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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,961.29, 4,083.85 and 2,725.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,961.29, 4,083.85 and 2,725.75 is: 3,759.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,961.29 : 4,083.85 = 2,725.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,961.29/4,083.85 = 2,725.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,961.29x = 4,083.85 × 2,725.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,961.29x = 11,131,562.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131,562.65/2,961.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,759.02

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