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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.71, 3,754.26 and 1,601.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.71, 3,754.26 and 1,601.40 is: 2,209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.71 : 3,754.26 = 1,601.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.71/3,754.26 = 1,601.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.71x = 3,754.26 × 1,601.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.71x = 6,012,071.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,012,071.96/2,720.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,209.75

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