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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.93, 3,787.42 and 1,626.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.93, 3,787.42 and 1,626.22 is: 2,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.93 : 3,787.42 = 1,626.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.93/3,787.42 = 1,626.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.93x = 3,787.42 × 1,626.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.93x = 6,159,178.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,159,178.15/2,744.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.84

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