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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.81, 3,747.78 and 1,536.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.81, 3,747.78 and 1,536.89 is: 2,120.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.81 : 3,747.78 = 1,536.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.81/3,747.78 = 1,536.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.81x = 3,747.78 × 1,536.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.81x = 5,759,906.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,759,906.87/2,715.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.88

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