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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.31, 3,761.20 and 1,606.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.31, 3,761.20 and 1,606.61 is: 2,217.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.31 : 3,761.20 = 1,606.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.31/3,761.20 = 1,606.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.31x = 3,761.20 × 1,606.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.31x = 6,042,781.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,781.53/2,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.28

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