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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.78, 3,767.67 and 1,611.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.78, 3,767.67 and 1,611.81 is: 2,223.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.78 : 3,767.67 = 1,611.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.78/3,767.67 = 1,611.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.78x = 3,767.67 × 1,611.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.78x = 6,072,768.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,072,768.18/2,730.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,223.82

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