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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.53, 4,103.28 and 1,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.53, 4,103.28 and 1,275.48 is: 1,911.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.53 : 4,103.28 = 1,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.53/4,103.28 = 1,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.53x = 4,103.28 × 1,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.53x = 5,233,651.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233,651.57/2,737.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,911.82

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