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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.63, 3,702.56 and 1,503.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.63, 3,702.56 and 1,503.63 is: 2,075.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.63 : 3,702.56 = 1,503.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.63/3,702.56 = 1,503.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.63x = 3,702.56 × 1,503.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.63x = 5,567,272.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,567,272.77/2,682.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,075.30

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