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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.33, 3,727.76 and 1,506.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.33, 3,727.76 and 1,506.29 is: 2,078.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.33 : 3,727.76 = 1,506.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.33/3,727.76 = 1,506.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.33x = 3,727.76 × 1,506.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.33x = 5,615,061.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,061.44/2,701.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.63

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