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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.61, 3,741.80 and 1,532.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.61, 3,741.80 and 1,532.66 is: 2,114.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.61 : 3,741.80 = 1,532.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.61/3,741.80 = 1,532.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.61x = 3,741.80 × 1,532.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.61x = 5,734,880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734,880.82/2,711.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.94

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