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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.83, 3,729.77 and 1,523.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.83, 3,729.77 and 1,523.89 is: 2,102.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.83 : 3,729.77 = 1,523.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.83/3,729.77 = 1,523.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.83x = 3,729.77 × 1,523.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.83x = 5,683,751.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683,751.59/2,702.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.89

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