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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.63, 3,787.59 and 1,502.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.63, 3,787.59 and 1,502.63 is: 2,073.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.63 : 3,787.59 = 1,502.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.63/3,787.59 = 1,502.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.63x = 3,787.59 × 1,502.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.63x = 5,691,346.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,346.36/2,744.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,073.63

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