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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.92, 3,762.98 and 1,548.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.92, 3,762.98 and 1,548.36 is: 2,136.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.92 : 3,762.98 = 1,548.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.92/3,762.98 = 1,548.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.92x = 3,762.98 × 1,548.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.92x = 5,826,447.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,826,447.71/2,726.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.64

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