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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.26, 3,759.32 and 1,604.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.26, 3,759.32 and 1,604.94 is: 2,214.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.26 : 3,759.32 = 1,604.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.26/3,759.32 = 1,604.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.26x = 3,759.32 × 1,604.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.26x = 6,033,483.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,483.04/2,724.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.72

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