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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.32, 3,744.03 and 1,534.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.32, 3,744.03 and 1,534.35 is: 2,117.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.32 : 3,744.03 = 1,534.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.32/3,744.03 = 1,534.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.32x = 3,744.03 × 1,534.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.32x = 5,744,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744,652.43/2,713.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.20

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