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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.76, 3,791.92 and 1,488.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.76, 3,791.92 and 1,488.81 is: 2,054.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.76 : 3,791.92 = 1,488.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.76/3,791.92 = 1,488.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.76x = 3,791.92 × 1,488.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.76x = 5,645,448.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,645,448.42/2,747.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.56

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