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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,651.27, 5,473.66 and 2,725.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,651.27, 5,473.66 and 2,725.71 is: 4,086.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,651.27 : 5,473.66 = 2,725.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,651.27/5,473.66 = 2,725.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,651.27x = 5,473.66 × 2,725.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,651.27x = 14,919,609.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,919,609.80/3,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,086.14

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