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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.92, 3,764.61 and 1,549.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.92, 3,764.61 and 1,549.04 is: 2,137.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.92 : 3,764.61 = 1,549.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.92/3,764.61 = 1,549.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.92x = 3,764.61 × 1,549.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.92x = 5,831,531.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,831,531.47/2,727.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.72

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