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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,726.55, 3,762.59 and 1,607.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,726.55, 3,762.59 and 1,607.54 is: 2,218.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,726.55 : 3,762.59 = 1,607.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,726.55/3,762.59 = 1,607.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,726.55x = 3,762.59 × 1,607.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,726.55x = 6,048,487.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,048,487.08/2,726.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.37

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