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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.10, 3,787.59 and 1,695.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.10, 3,787.59 and 1,695.57 is: 2,340.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.10 : 3,787.59 = 1,695.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.10/3,787.59 = 1,695.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.10x = 3,787.59 × 1,695.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.10x = 6,422,123.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,422,123.98/2,744.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.34

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