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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.31, 3,738.81 and 1,530.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.31, 3,738.81 and 1,530.76 is: 2,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.31 : 3,738.81 = 1,530.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.31/3,738.81 = 1,530.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.31x = 3,738.81 × 1,530.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.31x = 5,723,220.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,220.80/2,709.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.43

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