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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.93, 3,732.42 and 1,526.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.93, 3,732.42 and 1,526.11 is: 2,105.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.93 : 3,732.42 = 1,526.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.93/3,732.42 = 1,526.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.93x = 3,732.42 × 1,526.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.93x = 5,696,083.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,083.49/2,704.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.82

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