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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.35, 3,788.43 and 1,626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.35, 3,788.43 and 1,626.39 is: 2,244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.35 : 3,788.43 = 1,626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.35/3,788.43 = 1,626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.35x = 3,788.43 × 1,626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.35x = 6,161,444.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,161,444.36/2,745.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.32

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