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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.67, 3,736.59 and 1,528.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.67, 3,736.59 and 1,528.74 is: 2,109.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.67 : 3,736.59 = 1,528.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.67/3,736.59 = 1,528.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.67x = 3,736.59 × 1,528.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.67x = 5,712,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,266.95/2,707.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.66

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