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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.01, 4,050.58 and 1,530.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.01, 4,050.58 and 1,530.57 is: 2,296.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.01 : 4,050.58 = 1,530.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.01/4,050.58 = 1,530.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.01x = 4,050.58 × 1,530.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.01x = 6,199,696.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,199,696.23/2,700.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,296.18

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