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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.59, 3,726.86 and 1,521.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.59, 3,726.86 and 1,521.68 is: 2,099.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.59 : 3,726.86 = 1,521.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.59/3,726.86 = 1,521.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.59x = 3,726.86 × 1,521.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.59x = 5,671,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,671,088.32/2,700.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.94

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