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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.93, 3,740.97 and 1,532.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.93, 3,740.97 and 1,532.11 is: 2,114.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.93 : 3,740.97 = 1,532.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.93/3,740.97 = 1,532.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.93x = 3,740.97 × 1,532.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.93x = 5,731,577.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,731,577.55/2,710.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.25

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