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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.57, 3,726.12 and 1,521.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.57, 3,726.12 and 1,521.64 is: 2,099.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.57 : 3,726.12 = 1,521.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.57/3,726.12 = 1,521.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.57x = 3,726.12 × 1,521.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.57x = 5,669,813.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,813.24/2,700.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.49

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