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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.05, 3,790.89 and 1,488.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.05, 3,790.89 and 1,488.08 is: 2,053.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.05 : 3,790.89 = 1,488.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.05/3,790.89 = 1,488.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.05x = 3,790.89 × 1,488.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.05x = 5,641,157.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,641,157.07/2,747.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.53

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