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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.69, 3,770.94 and 1,537.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.69, 3,770.94 and 1,537.51 is: 2,121.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.69 : 3,770.94 = 1,537.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.69/3,770.94 = 1,537.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.69x = 3,770.94 × 1,537.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.69x = 5,797,848.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,848.60/2,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.67

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