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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.86, 3,727.70 and 1,521.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.86, 3,727.70 and 1,521.93 is: 2,100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.86 : 3,727.70 = 1,521.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.86/3,727.70 = 1,521.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.86x = 3,727.70 × 1,521.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.86x = 5,673,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,290.85/2,700.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.55

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