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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.04, 3,767.38 and 1,488.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.04, 3,767.38 and 1,488.04 is: 2,053.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.04 : 3,767.38 = 1,488.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.04/3,767.38 = 1,488.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.04x = 3,767.38 × 1,488.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.04x = 5,606,012.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,012.14/2,730.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.45

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