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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.04, 3,759.32 and 1,605

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.04, 3,759.32 and 1,605 is: 2,214.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.04 : 3,759.32 = 1,605 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.04/3,759.32 = 1,605/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.04x = 3,759.32 × 1,605
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.04x = 6,033,708.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,708.60/2,724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.99

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