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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.82, 3,787.76 and 1,550.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.82, 3,787.76 and 1,550.17 is: 2,139.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.82 : 3,787.76 = 1,550.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.82/3,787.76 = 1,550.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.82x = 3,787.76 × 1,550.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.82x = 5,871,671.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,871,671.92/2,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.18

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