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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.20, 3,769.46 and 1,552.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.20, 3,769.46 and 1,552.38 is: 2,142.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.20 : 3,769.46 = 1,552.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.20/3,769.46 = 1,552.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.20x = 3,769.46 × 1,552.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.20x = 5,851,626.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,626.55/2,731.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.51

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