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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.23, 3,725.94 and 1,505.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.23, 3,725.94 and 1,505.07 is: 2,076.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.23 : 3,725.94 = 1,505.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.23/3,725.94 = 1,505.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.23x = 3,725.94 × 1,505.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.23x = 5,607,800.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,607,800.52/2,700.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,076.79

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