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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.58, 3,761.19 and 1,546.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.58, 3,761.19 and 1,546.63 is: 2,134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.58 : 3,761.19 = 1,546.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.58/3,761.19 = 1,546.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.58x = 3,761.19 × 1,546.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.58x = 5,817,142.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,142.75/2,725.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.28

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