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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.34, 3,767.04 and 1,550.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.34, 3,767.04 and 1,550.79 is: 2,140.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.34 : 3,767.04 = 1,550.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.34/3,767.04 = 1,550.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.34x = 3,767.04 × 1,550.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.34x = 5,841,887.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,887.96/2,729.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.40

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