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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.21, 3,726.29 and 1,458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.21, 3,726.29 and 1,458.21 is: 2,012.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.21 : 3,726.29 = 1,458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.21/3,726.29 = 1,458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.21x = 3,726.29 × 1,458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.21x = 5,433,718.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433,718.43/2,700.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,012.33

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