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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.58, 3,766.64 and 1,610.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.58, 3,766.64 and 1,610.56 is: 2,222.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.58 : 3,766.64 = 1,610.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.58/3,766.64 = 1,610.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.58x = 3,766.64 × 1,610.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.58x = 6,066,399.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,066,399.72/2,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.47

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