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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.85, 3,761.56 and 1,546.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.85, 3,761.56 and 1,546.89 is: 2,134.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.85 : 3,761.56 = 1,546.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.85/3,761.56 = 1,546.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.85x = 3,761.56 × 1,546.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.85x = 5,818,711.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,818,711.81/2,725.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.65

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