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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.41, 3,732.08 and 1,462.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.41, 3,732.08 and 1,462.41 is: 2,018.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.41 : 3,732.08 = 1,462.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.41/3,732.08 = 1,462.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.41x = 3,732.08 × 1,462.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.41x = 5,457,831.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,457,831.11/2,704.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.12

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