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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744, 3,785.04 and 1,959.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744, 3,785.04 and 1,959.12 is: 2,702.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744 : 3,785.04 = 1,959.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744/3,785.04 = 1,959.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744x = 3,785.04 × 1,959.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744x = 7,415,347.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,415,347.56/2,744
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,702.39

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