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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.42, 3,735.84 and 1,528.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.42, 3,735.84 and 1,528.27 is: 2,108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.42 : 3,735.84 = 1,528.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.42/3,735.84 = 1,528.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.42x = 3,735.84 × 1,528.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.42x = 5,709,372.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,709,372.20/2,707.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.79

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