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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.35, 3,762.52 and 1,547.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.35, 3,762.52 and 1,547.51 is: 2,135.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.35 : 3,762.52 = 1,547.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.35/3,762.52 = 1,547.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.35x = 3,762.52 × 1,547.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.35x = 5,822,514.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,822,514.64/2,726.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.65

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