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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.32, 3,741.56 and 1,532.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.32, 3,741.56 and 1,532.76 is: 2,115.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.32 : 3,741.56 = 1,532.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.32/3,741.56 = 1,532.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.32x = 3,741.56 × 1,532.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.32x = 5,734,913.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,913.51/2,711.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.17

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