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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.97, 3,753.91 and 1,601.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.97, 3,753.91 and 1,601.01 is: 2,209.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.97 : 3,753.91 = 1,601.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.97/3,753.91 = 1,601.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.97x = 3,753.91 × 1,601.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.97x = 6,010,049.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,010,049.45/2,719.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.60

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