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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.48, 3,763.74 and 1,548.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.48, 3,763.74 and 1,548.33 is: 2,136.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.48 : 3,763.74 = 1,548.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.48/3,763.74 = 1,548.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.48x = 3,763.74 × 1,548.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.48x = 5,827,511.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,827,511.55/2,727.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.59

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