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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.99, 3,770.45 and 1,844.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.99, 3,770.45 and 1,844.25 is: 2,547.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.99 : 3,770.45 = 1,844.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.99/3,770.45 = 1,844.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.99x = 3,770.45 × 1,844.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.99x = 6,953,643.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,953,643.19/2,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,547.14

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