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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.87, 4,098.26 and 2,273.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.87, 4,098.26 and 2,273.23 is: 3,412.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.87 : 4,098.26 = 2,273.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.87/4,098.26 = 2,273.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.87x = 4,098.26 × 2,273.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.87x = 9,316,265.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,316,265.97/2,729.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,412.72

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