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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.52, 3,785.94 and 1,625.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.52, 3,785.94 and 1,625.16 is: 2,241.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.52 : 3,785.94 = 1,625.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.52/3,785.94 = 1,625.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.52x = 3,785.94 × 1,625.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.52x = 6,152,758.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,152,758.25/2,744.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,241.83

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