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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,352.52, 5,018.79 and 2,729.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,352.52, 5,018.79 and 2,729.09 is: 4,085.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,352.52 : 5,018.79 = 2,729.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,352.52/5,018.79 = 2,729.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,352.52x = 5,018.79 × 2,729.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,352.52x = 13,696,729.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,696,729.60/3,352.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,085.50

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