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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.32, 3,766.72 and 1,610.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.32, 3,766.72 and 1,610.60 is: 2,222.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.32 : 3,766.72 = 1,610.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.32/3,766.72 = 1,610.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.32x = 3,766.72 × 1,610.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.32x = 6,066,679.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066,679.23/2,729.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.78

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