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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.49, 3,759.89 and 1,545.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.49, 3,759.89 and 1,545.61 is: 2,133.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.49 : 3,759.89 = 1,545.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.49/3,759.89 = 1,545.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.49x = 3,759.89 × 1,545.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.49x = 5,811,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,811,323.58/2,724.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.00

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