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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.44, 3,726.08 and 1,651.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.44, 3,726.08 and 1,651.76 is: 2,279.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.44 : 3,726.08 = 1,651.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.44/3,726.08 = 1,651.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.44x = 3,726.08 × 1,651.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.44x = 6,154,589.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,154,589.90/2,700.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.11

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