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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.33, 3,767.70 and 1,611.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.33, 3,767.70 and 1,611.01 is: 2,223.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.33 : 3,767.70 = 1,611.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.33/3,767.70 = 1,611.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.33x = 3,767.70 × 1,611.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.33x = 6,069,807.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,069,807.09/2,730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.10

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