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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.48, 3,741.56 and 1,516.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.48, 3,741.56 and 1,516.40 is: 2,092.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.48 : 3,741.56 = 1,516.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.48/3,741.56 = 1,516.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.48x = 3,741.56 × 1,516.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.48x = 5,673,701.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,673,701.58/2,711.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,092.47

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