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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.63, 3,738.88 and 1,530.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.63, 3,738.88 and 1,530.67 is: 2,112.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.63 : 3,738.88 = 1,530.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.63/3,738.88 = 1,530.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.63x = 3,738.88 × 1,530.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.63x = 5,722,991.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,722,991.45/2,709.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.09

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