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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,553.08, 3,829.52 and 729.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,553.08, 3,829.52 and 729.08 is: 1,093.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,553.08 : 3,829.52 = 729.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,553.08/3,829.52 = 729.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,553.08x = 3,829.52 × 729.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,553.08x = 2,792,026.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792,026.44/2,553.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,093.59

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