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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.08, 3,796.48 and 1,492.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.08, 3,796.48 and 1,492.14 is: 2,059.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.08 : 3,796.48 = 1,492.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.08/3,796.48 = 1,492.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.08x = 3,796.48 × 1,492.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.08x = 5,664,875.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,664,875.94/2,751.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.14

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