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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,741.32, 3,784.28 and 1,606.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,741.32, 3,784.28 and 1,606.84 is: 2,218.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,741.32 : 3,784.28 = 1,606.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,741.32/3,784.28 = 1,606.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,741.32x = 3,784.28 × 1,606.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,741.32x = 6,080,714.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,080,714.98/2,741.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,218.17

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