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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.08, 3,790.60 and 1,552.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.08, 3,790.60 and 1,552.06 is: 2,141.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.08 : 3,790.60 = 1,552.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.08/3,790.60 = 1,552.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.08x = 3,790.60 × 1,552.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.08x = 5,883,238.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,238.64/2,747.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.63

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