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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.54, 3,736.38 and 1,465.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.54, 3,736.38 and 1,465.54 is: 2,022.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.54 : 3,736.38 = 1,465.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.54/3,736.38 = 1,465.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.54x = 3,736.38 × 1,465.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.54x = 5,475,814.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,475,814.35/2,707.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.43

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