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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.38, 3,759 and 1,605.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.38, 3,759 and 1,605.50 is: 2,215.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.38 : 3,759 = 1,605.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.38/3,759 = 1,605.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.38x = 3,759 × 1,605.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.38x = 6,035,074.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,035,074.50/2,724.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.21

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