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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.32, 3,787.24 and 1,502.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.32, 3,787.24 and 1,502.32 is: 2,073.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.32 : 3,787.24 = 1,502.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.32/3,787.24 = 1,502.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.32x = 3,787.24 × 1,502.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.32x = 5,689,646.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,646.40/2,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.24

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