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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.25, 3,794.46 and 1,861.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.25, 3,794.46 and 1,861.53 is: 2,571.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.25 : 3,794.46 = 1,861.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.25/3,794.46 = 1,861.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.25x = 3,794.46 × 1,861.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.25x = 7,063,501.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,063,501.12/2,747.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,571.12

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