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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.63, 3,747.36 and 1,536.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.63, 3,747.36 and 1,536.47 is: 2,120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.63 : 3,747.36 = 1,536.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.63/3,747.36 = 1,536.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.63x = 3,747.36 × 1,536.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.63x = 5,757,707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,707.30/2,715.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.21

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