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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.33, 3,759.26 and 1,605.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.33, 3,759.26 and 1,605.03 is: 2,214.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.33 : 3,759.26 = 1,605.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.33/3,759.26 = 1,605.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.33x = 3,759.26 × 1,605.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.33x = 6,033,725.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,033,725.08/2,724.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,214.76

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