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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.66, 3,792.37 and 1,752.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.66, 3,792.37 and 1,752.72 is: 2,419.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.66 : 3,792.37 = 1,752.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.66/3,792.37 = 1,752.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.66x = 3,792.37 × 1,752.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.66x = 6,646,962.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,646,962.75/2,747.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,419.14

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