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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.91, 3,732.77 and 1,526.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.91, 3,732.77 and 1,526.09 is: 2,106.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.91 : 3,732.77 = 1,526.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.91/3,732.77 = 1,526.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.91x = 3,732.77 × 1,526.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.91x = 5,696,528.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,528.12/2,704.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.00

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