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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.37, 3,732.93 and 1,526.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.37, 3,732.93 and 1,526.01 is: 2,105.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.37 : 3,732.93 = 1,526.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.37/3,732.93 = 1,526.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.37x = 3,732.93 × 1,526.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.37x = 5,696,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,488.51/2,705.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.62

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