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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.23, 3,790.80 and 1,552.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.23, 3,790.80 and 1,552.02 is: 2,141.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.23 : 3,790.80 = 1,552.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.23/3,790.80 = 1,552.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.23x = 3,790.80 × 1,552.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.23x = 5,883,383.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,883,383.20/2,747.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.57

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