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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.94, 3,754.92 and 1,601.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.94, 3,754.92 and 1,601.88 is: 2,210.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.94 : 3,754.92 = 1,601.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.94/3,754.92 = 1,601.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.94x = 3,754.92 × 1,601.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.94x = 6,014,931.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,014,931.25/2,720.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.61

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