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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.98, 3,740.94 and 1,591.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.98, 3,740.94 and 1,591.95 is: 2,196.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.98 : 3,740.94 = 1,591.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.98/3,740.94 = 1,591.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.98x = 3,740.94 × 1,591.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.98x = 5,955,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,955,389.43/2,710.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,196.77

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