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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.52, 4,121.28 and 1,594.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.52, 4,121.28 and 1,594.08 is: 2,391.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.52 : 4,121.28 = 1,594.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.52/4,121.28 = 1,594.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.52x = 4,121.28 × 1,594.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.52x = 6,569,650.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,569,650.02/2,747.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.12

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