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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.06, 3,769.86 and 1,553.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.06, 3,769.86 and 1,553.06 is: 2,143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.06 : 3,769.86 = 1,553.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.06/3,769.86 = 1,553.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.06x = 3,769.86 × 1,553.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.06x = 5,854,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,818.77/2,732.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.01

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