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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.05, 3,732.97 and 1,463.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.05, 3,732.97 and 1,463.05 is: 2,019.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.05 : 3,732.97 = 1,463.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.05/3,732.97 = 1,463.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.05x = 3,732.97 × 1,463.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.05x = 5,461,521.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,521.76/2,705.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,019.01

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