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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.44, 3,766.96 and 1,550.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.44, 3,766.96 and 1,550.70 is: 2,140.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.44 : 3,766.96 = 1,550.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.44/3,766.96 = 1,550.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.44x = 3,766.96 × 1,550.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.44x = 5,841,424.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,424.87/2,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.16

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