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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.30, 3,744.63 and 1,651.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.30, 3,744.63 and 1,651.14 is: 2,278.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.30 : 3,744.63 = 1,651.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.30/3,744.63 = 1,651.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.30x = 3,744.63 × 1,651.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.30x = 6,182,908.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,182,908.38/2,713.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.74

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