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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.01, 3,781.34 and 1,621.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.01, 3,781.34 and 1,621.61 is: 2,237.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.01 : 3,781.34 = 1,621.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.01/3,781.34 = 1,621.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.01x = 3,781.34 × 1,621.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.01x = 6,131,831.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,131,831.74/2,740.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.89

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