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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.84, 3,787.94 and 1,625.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.84, 3,787.94 and 1,625.75 is: 2,243.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.84 : 3,787.94 = 1,625.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.84/3,787.94 = 1,625.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.84x = 3,787.94 × 1,625.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.84x = 6,158,235.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,235.33/2,744.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.57

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