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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.76, 4,055.34 and 1,548.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.76, 4,055.34 and 1,548.50 is: 2,323.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.76 : 4,055.34 = 1,548.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.76/4,055.34 = 1,548.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.76x = 4,055.34 × 1,548.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.76x = 6,279,693.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,279,693.99/2,702.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,323.44

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