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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.55, 3,781.38 and 1,622.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.55, 3,781.38 and 1,622.53 is: 2,237.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.55 : 3,781.38 = 1,622.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.55/3,781.38 = 1,622.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.55x = 3,781.38 × 1,622.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.55x = 6,135,413.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,135,413.30/2,741.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.94

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