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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.54, 3,761.26 and 1,546.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.54, 3,761.26 and 1,546.38 is: 2,134.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.54 : 3,761.26 = 1,546.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.54/3,761.26 = 1,546.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.54x = 3,761.26 × 1,546.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.54x = 5,816,337.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,816,337.24/2,725.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.01

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