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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.88, 3,762.54 and 1,548.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.88, 3,762.54 and 1,548.12 is: 2,136.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.88 : 3,762.54 = 1,548.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.88/3,762.54 = 1,548.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.88x = 3,762.54 × 1,548.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.88x = 5,824,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,824,863.42/2,726.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.09

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