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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.13, 3,731.70 and 1,462.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.13, 3,731.70 and 1,462.13 is: 2,017.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.13 : 3,731.70 = 1,462.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.13/3,731.70 = 1,462.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.13x = 3,731.70 × 1,462.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.13x = 5,456,204.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,456,204.55/2,704.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,017.73

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