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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.99, 4,095.12 and 1,641.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.99, 4,095.12 and 1,641.35 is: 2,462.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.99 : 4,095.12 = 1,641.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.99/4,095.12 = 1,641.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.99x = 4,095.12 × 1,641.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.99x = 6,721,525.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,721,525.21/2,729.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,462.11

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