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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.51, 3,789.74 and 1,551.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.51, 3,789.74 and 1,551.10 is: 2,140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.51 : 3,789.74 = 1,551.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.51/3,789.74 = 1,551.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.51x = 3,789.74 × 1,551.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.51x = 5,878,258.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,878,258.50/2,746.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.27

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