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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.47, 3,788.81 and 1,626.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.47, 3,788.81 and 1,626.39 is: 2,244.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.47 : 3,788.81 = 1,626.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.47/3,788.81 = 1,626.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.47x = 3,788.81 × 1,626.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.47x = 6,162,074.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,162,074.56/2,745.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.46

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