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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.55, 3,786.81 and 1,625.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.55, 3,786.81 and 1,625.44 is: 2,242.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.55 : 3,786.81 = 1,625.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.55/3,786.81 = 1,625.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.55x = 3,786.81 × 1,625.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.55x = 6,155,222.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,155,222.98/2,744.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,242.70

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