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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.72, 3,739.58 and 1,530.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.72, 3,739.58 and 1,530.90 is: 2,112.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.72 : 3,739.58 = 1,530.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.72/3,739.58 = 1,530.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.72x = 3,739.58 × 1,530.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.72x = 5,724,915.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,724,915.37/2,709.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.73

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