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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.91, 3,762.06 and 1,547.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.91, 3,762.06 and 1,547.19 is: 2,135.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.91 : 3,762.06 = 1,547.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.91/3,762.06 = 1,547.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.91x = 3,762.06 × 1,547.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.91x = 5,820,602.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,820,602.80/2,725.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.29

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