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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,497.27, 4,825.73 and 2,005.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,497.27, 4,825.73 and 2,005.25 is: 2,766.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,497.27 : 4,825.73 = 2,005.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,497.27/4,825.73 = 2,005.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,497.27x = 4,825.73 × 2,005.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,497.27x = 9,676,760.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,676,760.93/3,497.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.95

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