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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.08, 3,767.68 and 1,551.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.08, 3,767.68 and 1,551.20 is: 2,140.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.08 : 3,767.68 = 1,551.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.08/3,767.68 = 1,551.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.08x = 3,767.68 × 1,551.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.08x = 5,844,425.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,844,425.22/2,730.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.75

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