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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,499.60, 8,254.80 and 2,729.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,499.60, 8,254.80 and 2,729.40 is: 4,096.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,499.60 : 8,254.80 = 2,729.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,499.60/8,254.80 = 2,729.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,499.60x = 8,254.80 × 2,729.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,499.60x = 22,530,651.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,530,651.12/5,499.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,096.78

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