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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,727.97, 3,764.71 and 1,549.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,727.97, 3,764.71 and 1,549.15 is: 2,137.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,727.97 : 3,764.71 = 1,549.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,727.97/3,764.71 = 1,549.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,727.97x = 3,764.71 × 1,549.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,727.97x = 5,832,100.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,100.50/2,727.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,137.89

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