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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.30, 3,729.15 and 1,523.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.30, 3,729.15 and 1,523.75 is: 2,102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.30 : 3,729.15 = 1,523.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.30/3,729.15 = 1,523.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.30x = 3,729.15 × 1,523.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.30x = 5,682,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,682,301.64/2,702.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.76

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