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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.59, 3,761.48 and 1,547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.59, 3,761.48 and 1,547.04 is: 2,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.59 : 3,761.48 = 1,547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.59/3,761.48 = 1,547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.59x = 3,761.48 × 1,547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.59x = 5,819,152.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,819,152.28/2,725.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.01

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