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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,009.30, 4,156.97 and 2,729.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,009.30, 4,156.97 and 2,729.85 is: 3,770.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,009.30 : 4,156.97 = 2,729.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,009.30/4,156.97 = 2,729.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,009.30x = 4,156.97 × 2,729.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,009.30x = 11,347,890.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,347,890.91/3,009.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,770.94

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