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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,383.55, 5,075.46 and 2,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,383.55, 5,075.46 and 2,729.30 is: 4,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,383.55 : 5,075.46 = 2,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,383.55/5,075.46 = 2,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,383.55x = 5,075.46 × 2,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,383.55x = 13,852,427.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,852,427.60/3,383.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,094.05

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