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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.79, 3,789.44 and 1,802.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.79, 3,789.44 and 1,802.23 is: 2,488.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.79 : 3,789.44 = 1,802.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.79/3,789.44 = 1,802.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.79x = 3,789.44 × 1,802.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.79x = 6,829,446.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,829,446.45/2,744.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.15

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