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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.03, 3,766.26 and 1,534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.03, 3,766.26 and 1,534.13 is: 2,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.03 : 3,766.26 = 1,534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.03/3,766.26 = 1,534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.03x = 3,766.26 × 1,534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.03x = 5,777,932.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,777,932.45/2,729.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.21

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