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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.76, 3,747.67 and 1,536.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.76, 3,747.67 and 1,536.80 is: 2,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.76 : 3,747.67 = 1,536.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.76/3,747.67 = 1,536.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.76x = 3,747.67 × 1,536.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.76x = 5,759,411.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,411.57/2,715.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.74

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