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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.10, 3,740.16 and 1,531.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.10, 3,740.16 and 1,531.39 is: 2,113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.10 : 3,740.16 = 1,531.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.10/3,740.16 = 1,531.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.10x = 3,740.16 × 1,531.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.10x = 5,727,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,635.97/2,710.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.44

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