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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.27, 3,764.07 and 1,548.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.27, 3,764.07 and 1,548.72 is: 2,137.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.27 : 3,764.07 = 1,548.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.27/3,764.07 = 1,548.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.27x = 3,764.07 × 1,548.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.27x = 5,829,490.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,829,490.49/2,727.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.48

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