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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.72, 3,797.52 and 1,509.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.72, 3,797.52 and 1,509.72 is: 2,083.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.72 : 3,797.52 = 1,509.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.72/3,797.52 = 1,509.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.72x = 3,797.52 × 1,509.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.72x = 5,733,191.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,191.89/2,751.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,083.49

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