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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.40, 3,766.40 and 1,550.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.40, 3,766.40 and 1,550.46 is: 2,139.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.40 : 3,766.40 = 1,550.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.40/3,766.40 = 1,550.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.40x = 3,766.40 × 1,550.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.40x = 5,839,652.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839,652.54/2,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.54

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