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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.03, 4,096.40 and 2,418.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.03, 4,096.40 and 2,418.66 is: 3,630.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.03 : 4,096.40 = 2,418.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.03/4,096.40 = 2,418.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.03x = 4,096.40 × 2,418.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.03x = 9,907,780.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,907,780.44/2,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,630.52

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