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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.37, 3,761.43 and 1,546.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.37, 3,761.43 and 1,546.19 is: 2,133.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.37 : 3,761.43 = 1,546.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.37/3,761.43 = 1,546.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.37x = 3,761.43 × 1,546.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.37x = 5,815,885.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,815,885.45/2,725.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,133.98

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