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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746, 3,789.48 and 1,642

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746, 3,789.48 and 1,642 is: 2,265.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746 : 3,789.48 = 1,642 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746/3,789.48 = 1,642/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746x = 3,789.48 × 1,642
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746x = 6,222,326.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,222,326.16/2,746
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,265.96

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