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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.42, 3,753.89 and 1,601.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.42, 3,753.89 and 1,601.29 is: 2,209.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.42 : 3,753.89 = 1,601.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.42/3,753.89 = 1,601.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.42x = 3,753.89 × 1,601.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.42x = 6,011,072.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,011,072.94/2,720.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.61

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