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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.32, 3,787.28 and 1,625.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.32, 3,787.28 and 1,625.84 is: 2,243.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.32 : 3,787.28 = 1,625.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.32/3,787.28 = 1,625.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.32x = 3,787.28 × 1,625.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.32x = 6,157,511.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157,511.32/2,744.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.73

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