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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.12, 3,785.60 and 1,624.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.12, 3,785.60 and 1,624.28 is: 2,240.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.12 : 3,785.60 = 1,624.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.12/3,785.60 = 1,624.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.12x = 3,785.60 × 1,624.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.12x = 6,148,874.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148,874.37/2,744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,240.75

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