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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.36, 3,787.92 and 1,695.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.36, 3,787.92 and 1,695.82 is: 2,340.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.36 : 3,787.92 = 1,695.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.36/3,787.92 = 1,695.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.36x = 3,787.92 × 1,695.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.36x = 6,423,630.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,423,630.49/2,744.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,340.67

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