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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.43, 3,786.72 and 1,625.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.43, 3,786.72 and 1,625.72 is: 2,243.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.43 : 3,786.72 = 1,625.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.43/3,786.72 = 1,625.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.43x = 3,786.72 × 1,625.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.43x = 6,156,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,156,127.50/2,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.14

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