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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,739.71, 3,779.57 and 1,744.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,739.71, 3,779.57 and 1,744.44 is: 2,406.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,739.71 : 3,779.57 = 1,744.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,739.71/3,779.57 = 1,744.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,739.71x = 3,779.57 × 1,744.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,739.71x = 6,593,224.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,593,224.37/2,739.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,406.55

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