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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.07, 3,740.01 and 1,531.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.07, 3,740.01 and 1,531.14 is: 2,113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.07 : 3,740.01 = 1,531.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.07/3,740.01 = 1,531.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.07x = 3,740.01 × 1,531.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.07x = 5,726,478.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726,478.91/2,710.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.04

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