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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.06, 3,808.55 and 1,641.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.06, 3,808.55 and 1,641.05 is: 2,264.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.06 : 3,808.55 = 1,641.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.06/3,808.55 = 1,641.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.06x = 3,808.55 × 1,641.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.06x = 6,249,993.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,249,993.73/2,760.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,264.44

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