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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.61, 3,766.44 and 1,550.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.61, 3,766.44 and 1,550.52 is: 2,139.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.61 : 3,766.44 = 1,550.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.61/3,766.44 = 1,550.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.61x = 3,766.44 × 1,550.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.61x = 5,839,940.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,839,940.55/2,729.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.48

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