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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.80, 3,754.38 and 1,601.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.80, 3,754.38 and 1,601.65 is: 2,210.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.80 : 3,754.38 = 1,601.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.80/3,754.38 = 1,601.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.80x = 3,754.38 × 1,601.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.80x = 6,013,202.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,013,202.73/2,720.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.09

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