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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.59, 3,792.92 and 1,553.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.59, 3,792.92 and 1,553.60 is: 2,143.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.59 : 3,792.92 = 1,553.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.59/3,792.92 = 1,553.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.59x = 3,792.92 × 1,553.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.59x = 5,892,680.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,680.51/2,748.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.89

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