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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.36, 3,767.92 and 1,551.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.36, 3,767.92 and 1,551.46 is: 2,141.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.36 : 3,767.92 = 1,551.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.36/3,767.92 = 1,551.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.36x = 3,767.92 × 1,551.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.36x = 5,845,777.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,777.16/2,730.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.03

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