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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.08, 3,785.29 and 1,682.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.08, 3,785.29 and 1,682.36 is: 2,320.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.08 : 3,785.29 = 1,682.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.08/3,785.29 = 1,682.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.08x = 3,785.29 × 1,682.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.08x = 6,368,193.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368,193.15/2,744.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,320.71

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