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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.07, 3,759.74 and 1,545.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.07, 3,759.74 and 1,545.91 is: 2,132.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.07 : 3,759.74 = 1,545.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.07/3,759.74 = 1,545.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.07x = 3,759.74 × 1,545.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.07x = 5,812,202.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,812,202.53/2,725.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.87

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