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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.73, 3,726.72 and 1,521.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.73, 3,726.72 and 1,521.57 is: 2,099.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.73 : 3,726.72 = 1,521.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.73/3,726.72 = 1,521.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.73x = 3,726.72 × 1,521.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.73x = 5,670,465.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,465.35/2,700.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.60

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