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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.93, 3,729.96 and 1,523.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.93, 3,729.96 and 1,523.97 is: 2,103.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.93 : 3,729.96 = 1,523.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.93/3,729.96 = 1,523.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.93x = 3,729.96 × 1,523.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.93x = 5,684,347.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,684,347.14/2,702.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.04

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