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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.64, 4,095.48 and 1,497.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.64, 4,095.48 and 1,497.36 is: 2,244.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.64 : 4,095.48 = 1,497.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.64/4,095.48 = 1,497.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.64x = 4,095.48 × 1,497.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.64x = 6,132,407.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,407.93/2,732.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.13

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