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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.50, 3,788.70 and 1,909.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.50, 3,788.70 and 1,909.15 is: 2,632.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.50 : 3,788.70 = 1,909.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.50/3,788.70 = 1,909.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.50x = 3,788.70 × 1,909.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.50x = 7,233,196.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,233,196.61/2,747.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,632.65

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