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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,053.38, 4,554.96 and 2,725.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,053.38, 4,554.96 and 2,725.42 is: 4,065.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,053.38 : 4,554.96 = 2,725.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,053.38/4,554.96 = 2,725.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,053.38x = 4,554.96 × 2,725.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,053.38x = 12,414,179.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,414,179.08/3,053.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,065.72

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