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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.49, 3,766.67 and 1,550.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.49, 3,766.67 and 1,550.53 is: 2,139.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.49 : 3,766.67 = 1,550.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.49/3,766.67 = 1,550.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.49x = 3,766.67 × 1,550.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.49x = 5,840,337.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,840,337.61/2,729.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.72

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