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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,745.87, 3,789.09 and 1,626.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,745.87, 3,789.09 and 1,626.72 is: 2,244.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,745.87 : 3,789.09 = 1,626.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,745.87/3,789.09 = 1,626.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,745.87x = 3,789.09 × 1,626.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,745.87x = 6,163,788.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,163,788.48/2,745.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,244.75

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