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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.63, 3,736.52 and 1,465.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.63, 3,736.52 and 1,465.63 is: 2,022.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.63 : 3,736.52 = 1,465.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.63/3,736.52 = 1,465.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.63x = 3,736.52 × 1,465.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.63x = 5,476,355.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,355.81/2,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.56

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