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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.52, 3,739.48 and 1,530.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.52, 3,739.48 and 1,530.56 is: 2,112.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.52 : 3,739.48 = 1,530.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.52/3,739.48 = 1,530.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.52x = 3,739.48 × 1,530.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.52x = 5,723,504.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,723,504.03/2,709.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.37

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