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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.81, 3,727.08 and 1,521.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.81, 3,727.08 and 1,521.99 is: 2,100.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.81 : 3,727.08 = 1,521.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.81/3,727.08 = 1,521.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.81x = 3,727.08 × 1,521.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.81x = 5,672,578.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,672,578.49/2,700.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.32

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