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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,725.75, 3,761.94 and 1,606.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,725.75, 3,761.94 and 1,606.33 is: 2,216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,725.75 : 3,761.94 = 1,606.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,725.75/3,761.94 = 1,606.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,725.75x = 3,761.94 × 1,606.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,725.75x = 6,042,917.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,042,917.08/2,725.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,216.97

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