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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.91, 3,788.48 and 1,749.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.91, 3,788.48 and 1,749.39 is: 2,414.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.91 : 3,788.48 = 1,749.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.91/3,788.48 = 1,749.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.91x = 3,788.48 × 1,749.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.91x = 6,627,520.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,627,520.28/2,744.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,414.48

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