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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.62, 3,837.02 and 1,601.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.62, 3,837.02 and 1,601.78 is: 2,210.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.62 : 3,837.02 = 1,601.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.62/3,837.02 = 1,601.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.62x = 3,837.02 × 1,601.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.62x = 6,146,061.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,061.90/2,780.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.32

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