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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.58, 4,094.37 and 1,634.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.58, 4,094.37 and 1,634.25 is: 2,451.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.58 : 4,094.37 = 1,634.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.58/4,094.37 = 1,634.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.58x = 4,094.37 × 1,634.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.58x = 6,691,224.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,691,224.17/2,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,451.38

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