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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.68, 3,837.67 and 1,601.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.68, 3,837.67 and 1,601.72 is: 2,210.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.68 : 3,837.67 = 1,601.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.68/3,837.67 = 1,601.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.68x = 3,837.67 × 1,601.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.68x = 6,146,878.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,146,878.38/2,780.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,210.57

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