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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.82, 3,741.34 and 1,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.82, 3,741.34 and 1,754.53 is: 2,422.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.82 : 3,741.34 = 1,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.82/3,741.34 = 1,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.82x = 3,741.34 × 1,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.82x = 6,564,282.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,564,282.82/2,709.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,422.40

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