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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.94, 3,767.40 and 1,551.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.94, 3,767.40 and 1,551.04 is: 2,140.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.94 : 3,767.40 = 1,551.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.94/3,767.40 = 1,551.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.94x = 3,767.40 × 1,551.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.94x = 5,843,388.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,388.10/2,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.48

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