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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.38, 3,744.48 and 1,534.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.38, 3,744.48 and 1,534.42 is: 2,117.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.38 : 3,744.48 = 1,534.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.38/3,744.48 = 1,534.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.38x = 3,744.48 × 1,534.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.38x = 5,745,605.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,745,605.00/2,713.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.51

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