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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.73, 3,750.21 and 1,522.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.73, 3,750.21 and 1,522.67 is: 2,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.73 : 3,750.21 = 1,522.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.73/3,750.21 = 1,522.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.73x = 3,750.21 × 1,522.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.73x = 5,710,313.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,313.51/2,717.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.13

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