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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.43, 3,744.62 and 1,534.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.43, 3,744.62 and 1,534.57 is: 2,117.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.43 : 3,744.62 = 1,534.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.43/3,744.62 = 1,534.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.43x = 3,744.62 × 1,534.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.43x = 5,746,381.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,381.51/2,713.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.76

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