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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.72, 3,787.76 and 1,625.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.72, 3,787.76 and 1,625.63 is: 2,243.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.72 : 3,787.76 = 1,625.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.72/3,787.76 = 1,625.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.72x = 3,787.76 × 1,625.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.72x = 6,157,509.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,157,509.82/2,744.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.41

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