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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.42, 3,744.59 and 1,534.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.42, 3,744.59 and 1,534.67 is: 2,117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.42 : 3,744.59 = 1,534.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.42/3,744.59 = 1,534.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.42x = 3,744.59 × 1,534.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.42x = 5,746,709.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,709.94/2,713.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.88

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