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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.78, 3,726.80 and 1,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.78, 3,726.80 and 1,522.06 is: 2,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.78 : 3,726.80 = 1,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.78/3,726.80 = 1,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.78x = 3,726.80 × 1,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.78x = 5,672,413.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,413.21/2,700.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.29

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