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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.61, 3,733.92 and 1,526.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.61, 3,733.92 and 1,526.66 is: 2,106.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.61 : 3,733.92 = 1,526.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.61/3,733.92 = 1,526.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.61x = 3,733.92 × 1,526.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.61x = 5,700,400.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,700,400.00/2,705.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,106.88

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