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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.98, 3,754.53 and 1,526.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.98, 3,754.53 and 1,526.03 is: 2,105.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.98 : 3,754.53 = 1,526.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.98/3,754.53 = 1,526.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.98x = 3,754.53 × 1,526.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.98x = 5,729,510.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,510.46/2,720.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.68

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