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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.97, 3,767.24 and 1,610.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.97, 3,767.24 and 1,610.96 is: 2,223.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.97 : 3,767.24 = 1,610.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.97/3,767.24 = 1,610.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.97x = 3,767.24 × 1,610.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.97x = 6,068,858.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,068,858.14/2,729.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.05

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