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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.58, 3,770.87 and 1,613.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.58, 3,770.87 and 1,613.61 is: 2,226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.58 : 3,770.87 = 1,613.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.58/3,770.87 = 1,613.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.58x = 3,770.87 × 1,613.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.58x = 6,084,705.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,084,705.47/2,732.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.73

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