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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.96, 3,757.69 and 1,544.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.96, 3,757.69 and 1,544.03 is: 2,130.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.96 : 3,757.69 = 1,544.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.96/3,757.69 = 1,544.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.96x = 3,757.69 × 1,544.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.96x = 5,801,989.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,989.55/2,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.76

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