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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.56, 3,766.54 and 1,550.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.56, 3,766.54 and 1,550.41 is: 2,139.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.56 : 3,766.54 = 1,550.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.56/3,766.54 = 1,550.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.56x = 3,766.54 × 1,550.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.56x = 5,839,681.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839,681.28/2,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.42

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