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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.08, 3,731.76 and 1,525.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.08, 3,731.76 and 1,525.14 is: 2,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.08 : 3,731.76 = 1,525.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.08/3,731.76 = 1,525.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.08x = 3,731.76 × 1,525.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.08x = 5,691,456.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,456.45/2,704.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.77

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