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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.06, 3,753.70 and 1,601.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.06, 3,753.70 and 1,601.04 is: 2,209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.06 : 3,753.70 = 1,601.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.06/3,753.70 = 1,601.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.06x = 3,753.70 × 1,601.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.06x = 6,009,823.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,009,823.85/2,720.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.45

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