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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.82, 3,750.76 and 1,522.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.82, 3,750.76 and 1,522.92 is: 2,101.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.82 : 3,750.76 = 1,522.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.82/3,750.76 = 1,522.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.82x = 3,750.76 × 1,522.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.82x = 5,712,107.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,712,107.42/2,717.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.72

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