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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.36, 3,769.30 and 1,552.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.36, 3,769.30 and 1,552.46 is: 2,142.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.36 : 3,769.30 = 1,552.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.36/3,769.30 = 1,552.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.36x = 3,769.30 × 1,552.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.36x = 5,851,687.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,851,687.48/2,731.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.41

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