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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.61, 3,761.13 and 1,546.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.61, 3,761.13 and 1,546.88 is: 2,134.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.61 : 3,761.13 = 1,546.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.61/3,761.13 = 1,546.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.61x = 3,761.13 × 1,546.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.61x = 5,818,016.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,016.77/2,725.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.57

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