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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.87, 3,797.52 and 1,492.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.87, 3,797.52 and 1,492.93 is: 2,060.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.87 : 3,797.52 = 1,492.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.87/3,797.52 = 1,492.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.87x = 3,797.52 × 1,492.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.87x = 5,669,431.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,431.53/2,751.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.21

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