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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.56, 3,737.96 and 1,529.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.56, 3,737.96 and 1,529.64 is: 2,110.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.56 : 3,737.96 = 1,529.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.56/3,737.96 = 1,529.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.56x = 3,737.96 × 1,529.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.56x = 5,717,733.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,717,733.13/2,708.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.99

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