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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.54, 4,095.92 and 1,496.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.54, 4,095.92 and 1,496.72 is: 2,245.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.54 : 4,095.92 = 1,496.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.54/4,095.92 = 1,496.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.54x = 4,095.92 × 1,496.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.54x = 6,130,445.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,130,445.38/2,729.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,245.96

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