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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.12, 3,786.98 and 1,502.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.12, 3,786.98 and 1,502.12 is: 2,072.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.12 : 3,786.98 = 1,502.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.12/3,786.98 = 1,502.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.12x = 3,786.98 × 1,502.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.12x = 5,688,498.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,498.40/2,744.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.98

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