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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.03, 3,753.62 and 1,525.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.03, 3,753.62 and 1,525.02 is: 2,104.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.03 : 3,753.62 = 1,525.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.03/3,753.62 = 1,525.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.03x = 3,753.62 × 1,525.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.03x = 5,724,348.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,348.73/2,720.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,104.52

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