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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.98, 3,767.39 and 1,551.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.98, 3,767.39 and 1,551.12 is: 2,140.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.98 : 3,767.39 = 1,551.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.98/3,767.39 = 1,551.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.98x = 3,767.39 × 1,551.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.98x = 5,843,673.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,673.98/2,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.56

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