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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.56, 3,761.52 and 1,530.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.56, 3,761.52 and 1,530.72 is: 2,112.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.56 : 3,761.52 = 1,530.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.56/3,761.52 = 1,530.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.56x = 3,761.52 × 1,530.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.56x = 5,757,833.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,757,833.89/2,725.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.53

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