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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.59, 3,732.35 and 1,462.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.59, 3,732.35 and 1,462.59 is: 2,018.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.59 : 3,732.35 = 1,462.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.59/3,732.35 = 1,462.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.59x = 3,732.35 × 1,462.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.59x = 5,458,890.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,458,890.47/2,704.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,018.38

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