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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.67, 3,809.59 and 1,501.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.67, 3,809.59 and 1,501.66 is: 2,072.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.67 : 3,809.59 = 1,501.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.67/3,809.59 = 1,501.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.67x = 3,809.59 × 1,501.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.67x = 5,720,708.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,708.92/2,760.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,072.22

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