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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,085.50, 6,127.90 and 2,525.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,085.50, 6,127.90 and 2,525.75 is: 3,788.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,085.50 : 6,127.90 = 2,525.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,085.50/6,127.90 = 2,525.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,085.50x = 6,127.90 × 2,525.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,085.50x = 15,477,501.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,477,501.74/4,085.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,788.40

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