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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.29, 3,729.06 and 1,523.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.29, 3,729.06 and 1,523.41 is: 2,102.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.29 : 3,729.06 = 1,523.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.29/3,729.06 = 1,523.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.29x = 3,729.06 × 1,523.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.29x = 5,680,887.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,887.29/2,702.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.25

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