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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.72, 3,772.53 and 1,554.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.72, 3,772.53 and 1,554.87 is: 2,145.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.72 : 3,772.53 = 1,554.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.72/3,772.53 = 1,554.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.72x = 3,772.53 × 1,554.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.72x = 5,865,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,865,793.72/2,733.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,145.72

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