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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.62, 3,740.25 and 1,531.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.62, 3,740.25 and 1,531.68 is: 2,113.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.62 : 3,740.25 = 1,531.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.62/3,740.25 = 1,531.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.62x = 3,740.25 × 1,531.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.62x = 5,728,866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,728,866.12/2,710.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.49

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