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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.35, 3,760.68 and 1,546.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.35, 3,760.68 and 1,546.17 is: 2,133.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.35 : 3,760.68 = 1,546.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.35/3,760.68 = 1,546.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.35x = 3,760.68 × 1,546.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.35x = 5,814,650.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,814,650.60/2,725.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.54

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