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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.13, 3,732.48 and 1,525.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.13, 3,732.48 and 1,525.77 is: 2,105.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.13 : 3,732.48 = 1,525.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.13/3,732.48 = 1,525.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.13x = 3,732.48 × 1,525.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.13x = 5,694,906.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,906.01/2,705.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.22

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