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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.35, 3,791.34 and 1,488.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.35, 3,791.34 and 1,488.44 is: 2,054.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.35 : 3,791.34 = 1,488.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.35/3,791.34 = 1,488.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.35x = 3,791.34 × 1,488.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.35x = 5,643,158.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,158.65/2,747.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.04

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