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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.77, 3,747.65 and 1,536.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.77, 3,747.65 and 1,536.81 is: 2,120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.77 : 3,747.65 = 1,536.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.77/3,747.65 = 1,536.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.77x = 3,747.65 × 1,536.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.77x = 5,759,426.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,426.00/2,715.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.73

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