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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.05, 3,767.47 and 1,488.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.05, 3,767.47 and 1,488.05 is: 2,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.05 : 3,767.47 = 1,488.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.05/3,767.47 = 1,488.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.05x = 3,767.47 × 1,488.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.05x = 5,606,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,175.30/2,730.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.51

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