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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,743.93, 3,786.13 and 1,624.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,743.93, 3,786.13 and 1,624.92 is: 2,242.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,743.93 : 3,786.13 = 1,624.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,743.93/3,786.13 = 1,624.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,743.93x = 3,786.13 × 1,624.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,743.93x = 6,152,158.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,158.36/2,743.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.10

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