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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.94, 3,727.20 and 1,522.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.94, 3,727.20 and 1,522.12 is: 2,100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.94 : 3,727.20 = 1,522.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.94/3,727.20 = 1,522.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.94x = 3,727.20 × 1,522.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.94x = 5,673,245.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,245.66/2,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.47

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