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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.07, 3,732.35 and 1,865.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.07, 3,732.35 and 1,865.51 is: 2,573.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.07 : 3,732.35 = 1,865.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.07/3,732.35 = 1,865.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.07x = 3,732.35 × 1,865.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.07x = 6,962,736.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,962,736.25/2,705.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,573.96

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