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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.63, 3,788.97 and 1,627.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.63, 3,788.97 and 1,627.13 is: 2,245.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.63 : 3,788.97 = 1,627.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.63/3,788.97 = 1,627.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.63x = 3,788.97 × 1,627.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.63x = 6,165,127.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,165,127.81/2,745.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.43

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