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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.79, 3,779.67 and 1,620.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.79, 3,779.67 and 1,620.37 is: 2,236.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.79 : 3,779.67 = 1,620.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.79/3,779.67 = 1,620.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.79x = 3,779.67 × 1,620.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.79x = 6,124,463.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,463.88/2,738.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,236.19

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