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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.06, 3,766.08 and 1,549.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.06, 3,766.08 and 1,549.88 is: 2,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.06 : 3,766.08 = 1,549.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.06/3,766.08 = 1,549.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.06x = 3,766.08 × 1,549.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.06x = 5,836,972.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,836,972.07/2,729.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.82

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