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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.06, 3,761.30 and 1,606.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.06, 3,761.30 and 1,606.74 is: 2,217.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.06 : 3,761.30 = 1,606.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.06/3,761.30 = 1,606.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.06x = 3,761.30 × 1,606.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.06x = 6,043,429.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043,429.17/2,725.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.73

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