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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.46, 3,787.83 and 2,083.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.46, 3,787.83 and 2,083.50 is: 2,875.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.46 : 3,787.83 = 2,083.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.46/3,787.83 = 2,083.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.46x = 3,787.83 × 2,083.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.46x = 7,891,943.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,891,943.81/2,744.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.59

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