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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.66, 3,754.46 and 1,525.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.66, 3,754.46 and 1,525.64 is: 2,105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.66 : 3,754.46 = 1,525.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.66/3,754.46 = 1,525.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.66x = 3,754.46 × 1,525.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.66x = 5,727,927.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,927.95/2,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.35

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