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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.82, 3,736.71 and 1,528.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.82, 3,736.71 and 1,528.82 is: 2,109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.82 : 3,736.71 = 1,528.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.82/3,736.71 = 1,528.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.82x = 3,736.71 × 1,528.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.82x = 5,712,756.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,756.98/2,707.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.73

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