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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.94, 3,728.58 and 1,523.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.94, 3,728.58 and 1,523.12 is: 2,101.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.94 : 3,728.58 = 1,523.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.94/3,728.58 = 1,523.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.94x = 3,728.58 × 1,523.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.94x = 5,679,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,074.77/2,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.85

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