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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.69, 3,723.59 and 2,253.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.69, 3,723.59 and 2,253.21 is: 3,106.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.69 : 3,723.59 = 2,253.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.69/3,723.59 = 2,253.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.69x = 3,723.59 × 2,253.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.69x = 8,390,021.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,390,021.89/2,700.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,106.63

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