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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.52, 3,763.72 and 1,548.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.52, 3,763.72 and 1,548.52 is: 2,136.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.52 : 3,763.72 = 1,548.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.52/3,763.72 = 1,548.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.52x = 3,763.72 × 1,548.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.52x = 5,828,195.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,828,195.69/2,727.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.81

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