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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.89, 3,764.35 and 1,549.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.89, 3,764.35 and 1,549.34 is: 2,138.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.89 : 3,764.35 = 1,549.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.89/3,764.35 = 1,549.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.89x = 3,764.35 × 1,549.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.89x = 5,832,250.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,250.28/2,727.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.01

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