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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.72, 3,780.60 and 1,900.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.72, 3,780.60 and 1,900.64 is: 2,623.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.72 : 3,780.60 = 1,900.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.72/3,780.60 = 1,900.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.72x = 3,780.60 × 1,900.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.72x = 7,185,559.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,185,559.58/2,738.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,623.69

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