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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.80, 3,767.14 and 1,550.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.80, 3,767.14 and 1,550.90 is: 2,140.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.80 : 3,767.14 = 1,550.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.80/3,767.14 = 1,550.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.80x = 3,767.14 × 1,550.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.80x = 5,842,457.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,457.43/2,729.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.25

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