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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.52, 3,740.52 and 1,468.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.52, 3,740.52 and 1,468.52 is: 2,026.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.52 : 3,740.52 = 1,468.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.52/3,740.52 = 1,468.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.52x = 3,740.52 × 1,468.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.52x = 5,493,028.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,493,028.43/2,710.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,026.56

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