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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.84, 3,784.28 and 1,622.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.84, 3,784.28 and 1,622.82 is: 2,239.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.84 : 3,784.28 = 1,622.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.84/3,784.28 = 1,622.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.84x = 3,784.28 × 1,622.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.84x = 6,141,205.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,141,205.27/2,741.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,239.81

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