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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.78, 3,748.38 and 1,537.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.78, 3,748.38 and 1,537.50 is: 2,122.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.78 : 3,748.38 = 1,537.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.78/3,748.38 = 1,537.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.78x = 3,748.38 × 1,537.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.78x = 5,763,134.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,763,134.25/2,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.09

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