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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.75, 3,739.83 and 1,591.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.75, 3,739.83 and 1,591.74 is: 2,196.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.75 : 3,739.83 = 1,591.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.75/3,739.83 = 1,591.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.75x = 3,739.83 × 1,591.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.75x = 5,952,837.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,952,837.00/2,710.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.01

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