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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.16, 3,761.56 and 1,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.16, 3,761.56 and 1,547 is: 2,135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.16 : 3,761.56 = 1,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.16/3,761.56 = 1,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.16x = 3,761.56 × 1,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.16x = 5,819,133.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,133.32/2,725.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.34

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