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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,740.05, 3,781.40 and 1,621.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,740.05, 3,781.40 and 1,621.64 is: 2,237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,740.05 : 3,781.40 = 1,621.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,740.05/3,781.40 = 1,621.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,740.05x = 3,781.40 × 1,621.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,740.05x = 6,132,042.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,132,042.48/2,740.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,237.93

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