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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.89, 3,809.09 and 1,625.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.89, 3,809.09 and 1,625.74 is: 2,243.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.89 : 3,809.09 = 1,625.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.89/3,809.09 = 1,625.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.89x = 3,809.09 × 1,625.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.89x = 6,192,592.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192,592.71/2,759.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.78

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