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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.33, 3,738.62 and 1,530.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.33, 3,738.62 and 1,530.18 is: 2,111.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.33 : 3,738.62 = 1,530.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.33/3,738.62 = 1,530.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.33x = 3,738.62 × 1,530.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.33x = 5,720,753.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,720,753.90/2,709.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.50

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