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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.60, 3,770.55 and 1,613.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.60, 3,770.55 and 1,613.39 is: 2,226.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.60 : 3,770.55 = 1,613.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.60/3,770.55 = 1,613.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.60x = 3,770.55 × 1,613.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.60x = 6,083,348.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,083,348.81/2,732.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,226.21

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