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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.76, 3,759.67 and 1,606.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.76, 3,759.67 and 1,606.05 is: 2,216.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.76 : 3,759.67 = 1,606.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.76/3,759.67 = 1,606.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.76x = 3,759.67 × 1,606.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.76x = 6,038,221.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,038,221.55/2,724.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.05

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