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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.43, 3,744.36 and 1,534.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.43, 3,744.36 and 1,534.28 is: 2,117.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.43 : 3,744.36 = 1,534.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.43/3,744.36 = 1,534.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.43x = 3,744.36 × 1,534.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.43x = 5,744,896.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,744,896.66/2,713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.21

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