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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,550.10, 5,330.55 and 2,729.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,550.10, 5,330.55 and 2,729.30 is: 4,098.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,550.10 : 5,330.55 = 2,729.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,550.10/5,330.55 = 2,729.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,550.10x = 5,330.55 × 2,729.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,550.10x = 14,548,670.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,548,670.12/3,550.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,098.10

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