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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.12, 3,766.15 and 1,550.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.12, 3,766.15 and 1,550.16 is: 2,139.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.12 : 3,766.15 = 1,550.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.12/3,766.15 = 1,550.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.12x = 3,766.15 × 1,550.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.12x = 5,838,131.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,838,131.21/2,729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.20

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