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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.34, 3,804.12 and 1,713.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.34, 3,804.12 and 1,713.30 is: 2,568.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.34 : 3,804.12 = 1,713.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.34/3,804.12 = 1,713.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.34x = 3,804.12 × 1,713.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.34x = 6,517,598.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,517,598.80/2,537.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.67

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