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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.19, 3,786.98 and 1,502.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.19, 3,786.98 and 1,502.19 is: 2,073.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.19 : 3,786.98 = 1,502.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.19/3,786.98 = 1,502.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.19x = 3,786.98 × 1,502.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.19x = 5,688,763.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,688,763.49/2,744.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.02

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