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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.36, 3,726.18 and 1,521.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.36, 3,726.18 and 1,521.36 is: 2,099.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.36 : 3,726.18 = 1,521.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.36/3,726.18 = 1,521.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.36x = 3,726.18 × 1,521.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.36x = 5,668,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,668,861.20/2,700.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.30

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