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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.86, 3,797.56 and 1,492.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.86, 3,797.56 and 1,492.89 is: 2,060.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.86 : 3,797.56 = 1,492.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.86/3,797.56 = 1,492.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.86x = 3,797.56 × 1,492.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.86x = 5,669,349.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,349.48/2,751.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.19

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