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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.62, 3,739.23 and 1,467.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.62, 3,739.23 and 1,467.62 is: 2,025.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.62 : 3,739.23 = 1,467.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.62/3,739.23 = 1,467.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.62x = 3,739.23 × 1,467.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.62x = 5,487,768.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487,768.73/2,709.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.29

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