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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.58, 3,768.02 and 1,611.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.58, 3,768.02 and 1,611.56 is: 2,223.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.58 : 3,768.02 = 1,611.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.58/3,768.02 = 1,611.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.58x = 3,768.02 × 1,611.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.58x = 6,072,390.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072,390.31/2,730.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.85

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