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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.57, 3,791.64 and 1,488.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.57, 3,791.64 and 1,488.62 is: 2,054.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.57 : 3,791.64 = 1,488.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.57/3,791.64 = 1,488.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.57x = 3,791.64 × 1,488.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.57x = 5,644,300.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,300.81/2,747.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.29

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