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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.65, 3,791.86 and 1,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.65, 3,791.86 and 1,553.10 is: 2,143.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.65 : 3,791.86 = 1,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.65/3,791.86 = 1,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.65x = 3,791.86 × 1,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.65x = 5,889,139.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,139.06/2,747.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.34

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