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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.61, 3,761.36 and 1,546.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.61, 3,761.36 and 1,546.71 is: 2,134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.61 : 3,761.36 = 1,546.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.61/3,761.36 = 1,546.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.61x = 3,761.36 × 1,546.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.61x = 5,817,725.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,817,725.39/2,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.47

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