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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.78, 3,733.98 and 1,463.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.78, 3,733.98 and 1,463.78 is: 2,020.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.78 : 3,733.98 = 1,463.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.78/3,733.98 = 1,463.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.78x = 3,733.98 × 1,463.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.78x = 5,465,725.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,725.24/2,705.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.02

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