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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.88, 3,770.61 and 1,613.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.88, 3,770.61 and 1,613.27 is: 2,226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.88 : 3,770.61 = 1,613.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.88/3,770.61 = 1,613.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.88x = 3,770.61 × 1,613.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.88x = 6,083,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,011.99/2,731.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.68

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