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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.51, 3,798.43 and 1,493.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.51, 3,798.43 and 1,493.55 is: 2,061.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.51 : 3,798.43 = 1,493.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.51/3,798.43 = 1,493.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.51x = 3,798.43 × 1,493.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.51x = 5,673,145.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,145.13/2,752.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,061.08

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