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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.83, 3,740.91 and 1,531.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.83, 3,740.91 and 1,531.90 is: 2,114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.83 : 3,740.91 = 1,531.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.83/3,740.91 = 1,531.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.83x = 3,740.91 × 1,531.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.83x = 5,730,698.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,730,698.01/2,710.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.00

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