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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.34, 3,726.51 and 1,521.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.34, 3,726.51 and 1,521.48 is: 2,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.34 : 3,726.51 = 1,521.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.34/3,726.51 = 1,521.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.34x = 3,726.51 × 1,521.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.34x = 5,669,818.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,818.70/2,700.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.67

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