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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.18, 3,785.90 and 1,624.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.18, 3,785.90 and 1,624.72 is: 2,241.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.18 : 3,785.90 = 1,624.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.18/3,785.90 = 1,624.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.18x = 3,785.90 × 1,624.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.18x = 6,151,000.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,151,000.39/2,744.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.47

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