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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.67, 3,740.67 and 1,531.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.67, 3,740.67 and 1,531.76 is: 2,113.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.67 : 3,740.67 = 1,531.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.67/3,740.67 = 1,531.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.67x = 3,740.67 × 1,531.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.67x = 5,729,789.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,729,789.98/2,710.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.79

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