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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.49, 3,791.51 and 1,488.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.49, 3,791.51 and 1,488.52 is: 2,054.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.49 : 3,791.51 = 1,488.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.49/3,791.51 = 1,488.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.49x = 3,791.51 × 1,488.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.49x = 5,643,738.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,643,738.47/2,747.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.14

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