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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.61, 3,726.89 and 1,505.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.61, 3,726.89 and 1,505.70 is: 2,077.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.61 : 3,726.89 = 1,505.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.61/3,726.89 = 1,505.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.61x = 3,726.89 × 1,505.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.61x = 5,611,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611,578.27/2,700.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,077.89

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