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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.08, 3,738.06 and 1,530.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.08, 3,738.06 and 1,530.12 is: 2,111.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.08 : 3,738.06 = 1,530.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.08/3,738.06 = 1,530.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.08x = 3,738.06 × 1,530.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.08x = 5,719,680.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,719,680.37/2,709.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.30

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