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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.74, 3,789.35 and 1,751.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.74, 3,789.35 and 1,751.55 is: 2,418.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.74 : 3,789.35 = 1,751.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.74/3,789.35 = 1,751.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.74x = 3,789.35 × 1,751.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.74x = 6,637,235.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,637,235.99/2,744.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,418.17

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