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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.36, 4,092.46 and 1,496.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.36, 4,092.46 and 1,496.45 is: 2,243.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.36 : 4,092.46 = 1,496.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.36/4,092.46 = 1,496.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.36x = 4,092.46 × 1,496.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.36x = 6,124,168.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,124,168.26/2,729.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,243.81

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