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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.71, 3,761.97 and 1,606.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.71, 3,761.97 and 1,606.58 is: 2,217.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.71 : 3,761.97 = 1,606.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.71/3,761.97 = 1,606.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.71x = 3,761.97 × 1,606.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.71x = 6,043,905.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,043,905.10/2,725.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,217.37

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