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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.62, 3,791.72 and 1,488.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.62, 3,791.72 and 1,488.67 is: 2,054.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.62 : 3,791.72 = 1,488.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.62/3,791.72 = 1,488.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.62x = 3,791.72 × 1,488.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.62x = 5,644,619.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,644,619.81/2,747.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.37

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