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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.91, 3,790.79 and 1,488.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.91, 3,790.79 and 1,488.02 is: 2,053.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.91 : 3,790.79 = 1,488.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.91/3,790.79 = 1,488.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.91x = 3,790.79 × 1,488.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.91x = 5,640,744.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,640,744.94/2,746.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.49

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