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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.82, 4,124.25 and 1,591.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.82, 4,124.25 and 1,591.38 is: 2,391.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.82 : 4,124.25 = 1,591.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.82/4,124.25 = 1,591.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.82x = 4,124.25 × 1,591.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.82x = 6,563,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,563,248.97/2,744.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,391.14

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