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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.10, 3,731.74 and 1,525.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.10, 3,731.74 and 1,525.19 is: 2,104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.10 : 3,731.74 = 1,525.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.10/3,731.74 = 1,525.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.10x = 3,731.74 × 1,525.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.10x = 5,691,590.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,691,590.06/2,704.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.80

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