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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.87, 3,767.10 and 1,551.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.87, 3,767.10 and 1,551.05 is: 2,140.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.87 : 3,767.10 = 1,551.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.87/3,767.10 = 1,551.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.87x = 3,767.10 × 1,551.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.87x = 5,842,960.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,842,960.46/2,729.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.38

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