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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.76, 3,766.07 and 1,550.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.76, 3,766.07 and 1,550.14 is: 2,138.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.76 : 3,766.07 = 1,550.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.76/3,766.07 = 1,550.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.76x = 3,766.07 × 1,550.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.76x = 5,837,928.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,928.00/2,729.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.63

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