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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.03, 3,766.14 and 1,550.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.03, 3,766.14 and 1,550.01 is: 2,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.03 : 3,766.14 = 1,550.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.03/3,766.14 = 1,550.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.03x = 3,766.14 × 1,550.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.03x = 5,837,554.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,554.66/2,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.06

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