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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,747.94, 3,792.16 and 1,488.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,747.94, 3,792.16 and 1,488.99 is: 2,054.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,747.94 : 3,792.16 = 1,488.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,747.94/3,792.16 = 1,488.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,747.94x = 3,792.16 × 1,488.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,747.94x = 5,646,480.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,646,480.87/2,747.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.81

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