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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.83, 3,737.03 and 1,529.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.83, 3,737.03 and 1,529.15 is: 2,110.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.83 : 3,737.03 = 1,529.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.83/3,737.03 = 1,529.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.83x = 3,737.03 × 1,529.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.83x = 5,714,453.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714,453.09/2,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.34

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