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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.83, 3,732.89 and 1,526.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.83, 3,732.89 and 1,526.15 is: 2,106.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.83 : 3,732.89 = 1,526.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.83/3,732.89 = 1,526.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.83x = 3,732.89 × 1,526.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.83x = 5,696,923.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,923.78/2,704.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.20

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