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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.67, 3,766.85 and 1,550.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.67, 3,766.85 and 1,550.66 is: 2,139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.67 : 3,766.85 = 1,550.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.67/3,766.85 = 1,550.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.67x = 3,766.85 × 1,550.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.67x = 5,841,077.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,841,077.03/2,729.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,139.85

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