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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.94, 3,760.63 and 1,546.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.94, 3,760.63 and 1,546.09 is: 2,133.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.94 : 3,760.63 = 1,546.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.94/3,760.63 = 1,546.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.94x = 3,760.63 × 1,546.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.94x = 5,814,259.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,259.17/2,724.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.72

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