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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.44, 3,767.04 and 2,231.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.44, 3,767.04 and 2,231.04 is: 3,079.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.44 : 3,767.04 = 2,231.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.44/3,767.04 = 2,231.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.44x = 3,767.04 × 2,231.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.44x = 8,404,416.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,404,416.92/2,729.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,079.17

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