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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,737.82, 3,779.32 and 1,901.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,737.82, 3,779.32 and 1,901.28 is: 2,624.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,737.82 : 3,779.32 = 1,901.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,737.82/3,779.32 = 1,901.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,737.82x = 3,779.32 × 1,901.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,737.82x = 7,185,545.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,545.53/2,737.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,624.55

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