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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.80, 3,727.41 and 1,521.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.80, 3,727.41 and 1,521.98 is: 2,100.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.80 : 3,727.41 = 1,521.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.80/3,727.41 = 1,521.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.80x = 3,727.41 × 1,521.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.80x = 5,673,043.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,043.47/2,700.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.50

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