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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.57, 3,767.91 and 1,551.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.57, 3,767.91 and 1,551.42 is: 2,140.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.57 : 3,767.91 = 1,551.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.57/3,767.91 = 1,551.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.57x = 3,767.91 × 1,551.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.57x = 5,845,610.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,845,610.93/2,730.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.80

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