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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.99, 3,767.22 and 1,551.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.99, 3,767.22 and 1,551.03 is: 2,140.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.99 : 3,767.22 = 1,551.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.99/3,767.22 = 1,551.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.99x = 3,767.22 × 1,551.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.99x = 5,843,071.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,843,071.24/2,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,140.33

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