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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.53, 3,732.25 and 1,462.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.53, 3,732.25 and 1,462.53 is: 2,018.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.53 : 3,732.25 = 1,462.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.53/3,732.25 = 1,462.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.53x = 3,732.25 × 1,462.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.53x = 5,458,527.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,527.59/2,704.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.29

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