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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.50, 3,767.37 and 1,551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.50, 3,767.37 and 1,551.22 is: 2,141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.50 : 3,767.37 = 1,551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.50/3,767.37 = 1,551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.50x = 3,767.37 × 1,551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.50x = 5,844,019.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,844,019.69/2,729.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,141.06

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