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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.83, 3,725.86 and 1,581.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.83, 3,725.86 and 1,581.07 is: 2,181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.83 : 3,725.86 = 1,581.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.83/3,725.86 = 1,581.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.83x = 3,725.86 × 1,581.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.83x = 5,890,832.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,890,832.20/2,700.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,181.12

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