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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.05, 3,731.40 and 1,524.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.05, 3,731.40 and 1,524.83 is: 2,104.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.05 : 3,731.40 = 1,524.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.05/3,731.40 = 1,524.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.05x = 3,731.40 × 1,524.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.05x = 5,689,732.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,689,732.01/2,704.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.15

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