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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.43, 3,787.29 and 1,485.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.43, 3,787.29 and 1,485.49 is: 2,049.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.43 : 3,787.29 = 1,485.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.43/3,787.29 = 1,485.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.43x = 3,787.29 × 1,485.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.43x = 5,625,979.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,625,979.06/2,744.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.96

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