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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.55, 3,769.07 and 1,552.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.55, 3,769.07 and 1,552.37 is: 2,142.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.55 : 3,769.07 = 1,552.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.55/3,769.07 = 1,552.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.55x = 3,769.07 × 1,552.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.55x = 5,850,964.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,850,964.59/2,731.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.00

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