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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.08, 3,787.97 and 1,625.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.08, 3,787.97 and 1,625.82 is: 2,243.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.08 : 3,787.97 = 1,625.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.08/3,787.97 = 1,625.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.08x = 3,787.97 × 1,625.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.08x = 6,158,557.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158,557.39/2,745.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.49

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