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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.63, 4,049.40 and 1,605.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.63, 4,049.40 and 1,605.76 is: 2,407.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.63 : 4,049.40 = 1,605.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.63/4,049.40 = 1,605.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.63x = 4,049.40 × 1,605.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.63x = 6,502,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,502,364.54/2,700.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,407.72

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