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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.78, 3,740.83 and 1,515.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.78, 3,740.83 and 1,515.71 is: 2,091.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.78 : 3,740.83 = 1,515.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.78/3,740.83 = 1,515.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.78x = 3,740.83 × 1,515.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.78x = 5,670,019.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,670,019.00/2,710.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.66

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