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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.15, 3,726.98 and 1,755.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.15, 3,726.98 and 1,755.96 is: 2,423.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.15 : 3,726.98 = 1,755.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.15/3,726.98 = 1,755.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.15x = 3,726.98 × 1,755.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.15x = 6,544,427.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,544,427.80/2,700.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,423.73

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