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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.13, 3,786.90 and 1,502.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.13, 3,786.90 and 1,502.13 is: 2,072.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.13 : 3,786.90 = 1,502.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.13/3,786.90 = 1,502.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.13x = 3,786.90 × 1,502.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.13x = 5,688,397.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,397.16/2,744.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.94

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