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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.77, 3,766.92 and 1,610.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.77, 3,766.92 and 1,610.75 is: 2,222.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.77 : 3,766.92 = 1,610.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.77/3,766.92 = 1,610.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.77x = 3,766.92 × 1,610.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.77x = 6,067,566.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,067,566.39/2,729.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,222.74

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