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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.71, 3,764.55 and 1,548.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.71, 3,764.55 and 1,548.95 is: 2,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.71 : 3,764.55 = 1,548.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.71/3,764.55 = 1,548.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.71x = 3,764.55 × 1,548.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.71x = 5,831,080.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,831,080.90/2,727.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.72

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