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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.76, 3,760.01 and 1,605.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.76, 3,760.01 and 1,605.44 is: 2,215.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.76 : 3,760.01 = 1,605.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.76/3,760.01 = 1,605.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.76x = 3,760.01 × 1,605.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.76x = 6,036,470.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,036,470.45/2,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,215.41

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