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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.79, 3,732.31 and 1,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.79, 3,732.31 and 1,525.64 is: 2,105.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.79 : 3,732.31 = 1,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.79/3,732.31 = 1,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.79x = 3,732.31 × 1,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.79x = 5,694,144.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,144.67/2,704.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.21

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