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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.45, 4,064.92 and 1,539.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.45, 4,064.92 and 1,539.90 is: 2,306.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.45 : 4,064.92 = 1,539.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.45/4,064.92 = 1,539.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.45x = 4,064.92 × 1,539.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.45x = 6,259,581.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,259,581.70/2,713.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.87

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