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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.55, 3,732.28 and 1,462.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.55, 3,732.28 and 1,462.55 is: 2,018.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.55 : 3,732.28 = 1,462.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.55/3,732.28 = 1,462.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.55x = 3,732.28 × 1,462.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.55x = 5,458,646.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,646.11/2,704.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.32

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