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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.45, 3,836.90 and 1,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.45, 3,836.90 and 1,601.72 is: 2,210.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.45 : 3,836.90 = 1,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.45/3,836.90 = 1,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.45x = 3,836.90 × 1,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.45x = 6,145,612.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,145,612.27/2,780.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.30

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