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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.31, 3,741.69 and 1,532.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.31, 3,741.69 and 1,532.45 is: 2,114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.31 : 3,741.69 = 1,532.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.31/3,741.69 = 1,532.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.31x = 3,741.69 × 1,532.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.31x = 5,733,952.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,952.84/2,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.83

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