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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.31, 3,761.37 and 1,547.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.31, 3,761.37 and 1,547.10 is: 2,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.31 : 3,761.37 = 1,547.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.31/3,761.37 = 1,547.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.31x = 3,761.37 × 1,547.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.31x = 5,819,215.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,215.53/2,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.25

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