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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.84, 3,676.37 and 1,601.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.84, 3,676.37 and 1,601.95 is: 2,210.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.84 : 3,676.37 = 1,601.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.84/3,676.37 = 1,601.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.84x = 3,676.37 × 1,601.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.84x = 5,889,334.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,334.53/2,663.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.85

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