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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.67, 3,789.61 and 1,551.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.67, 3,789.61 and 1,551.59 is: 2,140.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.67 : 3,789.61 = 1,551.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.67/3,789.61 = 1,551.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.67x = 3,789.61 × 1,551.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.67x = 5,879,913.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,879,913.22/2,746.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.74

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