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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.12, 3,766.56 and 1,550.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.12, 3,766.56 and 1,550.72 is: 2,140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.12 : 3,766.56 = 1,550.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.12/3,766.56 = 1,550.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.12x = 3,766.56 × 1,550.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.12x = 5,840,879.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840,879.92/2,729.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.21

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