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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.29, 3,787.18 and 1,624.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.29, 3,787.18 and 1,624.82 is: 2,242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.29 : 3,787.18 = 1,624.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.29/3,787.18 = 1,624.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.29x = 3,787.18 × 1,624.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.29x = 6,153,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,153,485.81/2,744.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.29

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