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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.68, 3,768.78 and 1,536.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.68, 3,768.78 and 1,536.50 is: 2,119.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.68 : 3,768.78 = 1,536.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.68/3,768.78 = 1,536.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.68x = 3,768.78 × 1,536.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.68x = 5,790,730.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,730.47/2,731.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.84

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