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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.57, 3,787.49 and 1,626.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.57, 3,787.49 and 1,626.06 is: 2,243.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.57 : 3,787.49 = 1,626.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.57/3,787.49 = 1,626.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.57x = 3,787.49 × 1,626.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.57x = 6,158,663.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,663.66/2,744.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.95

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