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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.33, 3,729.21 and 1,523.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.33, 3,729.21 and 1,523.39 is: 2,102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.33 : 3,729.21 = 1,523.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.33/3,729.21 = 1,523.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.33x = 3,729.21 × 1,523.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.33x = 5,681,041.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,681,041.22/2,702.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.28

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