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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.52, 3,797.10 and 1,492.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.52, 3,797.10 and 1,492.57 is: 2,059.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.52 : 3,797.10 = 1,492.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.52/3,797.10 = 1,492.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.52x = 3,797.10 × 1,492.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.52x = 5,667,437.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,667,437.55/2,751.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,059.75

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