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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.68, 3,792.53 and 1,553.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.68, 3,792.53 and 1,553.69 is: 2,143.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.68 : 3,792.53 = 1,553.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.68/3,792.53 = 1,553.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.68x = 3,792.53 × 1,553.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.68x = 5,892,408.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,408.17/2,748.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.72

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