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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.95, 3,787.73 and 1,625.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.95, 3,787.73 and 1,625.93 is: 2,243.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.95 : 3,787.73 = 1,625.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.95/3,787.73 = 1,625.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.95x = 3,787.73 × 1,625.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.95x = 6,158,575.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,575.71/2,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.61

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