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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.77, 3,726.83 and 1,522.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.77, 3,726.83 and 1,522.13 is: 2,100.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.77 : 3,726.83 = 1,522.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.77/3,726.83 = 1,522.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.77x = 3,726.83 × 1,522.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.77x = 5,672,704.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,704.92/2,700.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.41

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