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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.94, 3,763.14 and 1,548

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.94, 3,763.14 and 1,548 is: 2,136.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.94 : 3,763.14 = 1,548 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.94/3,763.14 = 1,548/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.94x = 3,763.14 × 1,548
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.94x = 5,825,340.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,825,340.72/2,726.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.22

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