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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.76, 3,762.82 and 1,547.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.76, 3,762.82 and 1,547.82 is: 2,135.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.76 : 3,762.82 = 1,547.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.76/3,762.82 = 1,547.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.76x = 3,762.82 × 1,547.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.76x = 5,824,168.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,168.05/2,726.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.93

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