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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.72, 3,792.24 and 2,451.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.72, 3,792.24 and 2,451.48 is: 3,384.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.72 : 3,792.24 = 2,451.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.72/3,792.24 = 2,451.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.72x = 3,792.24 × 2,451.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.72x = 9,296,600.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,296,600.52/2,746.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,384.62

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