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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.43, 3,741.60 and 1,532.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.43, 3,741.60 and 1,532.28 is: 2,114.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.43 : 3,741.60 = 1,532.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.43/3,741.60 = 1,532.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.43x = 3,741.60 × 1,532.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.43x = 5,733,178.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,733,178.85/2,711.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.45

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