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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.46, 3,726.63 and 1,521.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.46, 3,726.63 and 1,521.54 is: 2,099.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.46 : 3,726.63 = 1,521.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.46/3,726.63 = 1,521.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.46x = 3,726.63 × 1,521.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.46x = 5,670,216.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,216.61/2,700.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.72

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