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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.44, 3,789.48 and 1,800.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.44, 3,789.48 and 1,800.88 is: 2,486.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.44 : 3,789.48 = 1,800.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.44/3,789.48 = 1,800.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.44x = 3,789.48 × 1,800.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.44x = 6,824,398.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,824,398.74/2,744.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,486.63

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