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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.53, 3,740.45 and 1,531.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.53, 3,740.45 and 1,531.35 is: 2,113.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.53 : 3,740.45 = 1,531.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.53/3,740.45 = 1,531.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.53x = 3,740.45 × 1,531.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.53x = 5,727,930.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,727,930.45/2,710.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.21

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