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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,723.97, 3,759.75 and 1,545.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,723.97, 3,759.75 and 1,545.75 is: 2,133.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,723.97 : 3,759.75 = 1,545.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,723.97/3,759.75 = 1,545.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,723.97x = 3,759.75 × 1,545.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,723.97x = 5,811,633.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,633.56/2,723.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.52

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