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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.93, 3,789.86 and 1,551.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.93, 3,789.86 and 1,551.75 is: 2,140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.93 : 3,789.86 = 1,551.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.93/3,789.86 = 1,551.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.93x = 3,789.86 × 1,551.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.93x = 5,880,907.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,880,907.50/2,746.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.90

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