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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.15, 3,785.96 and 1,904.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.15, 3,785.96 and 1,904.63 is: 2,627.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.15 : 3,785.96 = 1,904.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.15/3,785.96 = 1,904.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.15x = 3,785.96 × 1,904.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.15x = 7,210,838.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,210,838.83/2,744.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,627.72

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