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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,748.75, 3,792.61 and 1,553.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,748.75, 3,792.61 and 1,553.76 is: 2,143.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,748.75 : 3,792.61 = 1,553.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,748.75/3,792.61 = 1,553.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,748.75x = 3,792.61 × 1,553.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,748.75x = 5,892,805.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,805.71/2,748.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.81

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