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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.67, 3,790.99 and 1,552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.67, 3,790.99 and 1,552.59 is: 2,142.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.67 : 3,790.99 = 1,552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.67/3,790.99 = 1,552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.67x = 3,790.99 × 1,552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.67x = 5,885,845.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,885,845.40/2,747.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.12

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