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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.61, 3,759.75 and 1,545.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.61, 3,759.75 and 1,545.88 is: 2,133.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.61 : 3,759.75 = 1,545.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.61/3,759.75 = 1,545.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.61x = 3,759.75 × 1,545.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.61x = 5,812,122.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,812,122.33/2,724.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.19

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