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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.39, 3,763.68 and 1,548.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.39, 3,763.68 and 1,548.44 is: 2,136.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.39 : 3,763.68 = 1,548.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.39/3,763.68 = 1,548.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.39x = 3,763.68 × 1,548.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.39x = 5,827,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,813.84/2,727.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.77

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