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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.42, 3,759.37 and 1,545.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.42, 3,759.37 and 1,545.27 is: 2,132.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.42 : 3,759.37 = 1,545.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.42/3,759.37 = 1,545.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.42x = 3,759.37 × 1,545.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.42x = 5,809,241.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,809,241.68/2,724.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.29

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