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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.82, 4,112.02 and 1,631.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.82, 4,112.02 and 1,631.88 is: 2,444.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.82 : 4,112.02 = 1,631.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.82/4,112.02 = 1,631.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.82x = 4,112.02 × 1,631.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.82x = 6,710,323.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,710,323.20/2,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,444.72

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