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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.68, 3,764.08 and 1,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.68, 3,764.08 and 1,549.04 is: 2,137.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.68 : 3,764.08 = 1,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.68/3,764.08 = 1,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.68x = 3,764.08 × 1,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.68x = 5,830,710.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,830,710.48/2,727.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.61

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