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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.48, 3,759.48 and 1,545.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.48, 3,759.48 and 1,545.48 is: 2,132.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.48 : 3,759.48 = 1,545.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.48/3,759.48 = 1,545.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.48x = 3,759.48 × 1,545.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.48x = 5,810,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,810,201.15/2,724.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.59

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