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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.38, 3,767.77 and 1,611.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.38, 3,767.77 and 1,611.67 is: 2,224.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.38 : 3,767.77 = 1,611.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.38/3,767.77 = 1,611.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.38x = 3,767.77 × 1,611.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.38x = 6,072,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072,403.07/2,730.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,224.01

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