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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,705.81, 3,734.03 and 1,463.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,705.81, 3,734.03 and 1,463.81 is: 2,020.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,705.81 : 3,734.03 = 1,463.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,705.81/3,734.03 = 1,463.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,705.81x = 3,734.03 × 1,463.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,705.81x = 5,465,912.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,912.47/2,705.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.06

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