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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.58, 4,088.19 and 2,237.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.58, 4,088.19 and 2,237.49 is: 3,351.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.58 : 4,088.19 = 2,237.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.58/4,088.19 = 2,237.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.58x = 4,088.19 × 2,237.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.58x = 9,147,284.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,147,284.24/2,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,351.17

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