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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.51, 3,744.60 and 1,534.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.51, 3,744.60 and 1,534.51 is: 2,117.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.51 : 3,744.60 = 1,534.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.51/3,744.60 = 1,534.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.51x = 3,744.60 × 1,534.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.51x = 5,746,126.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,126.15/2,713.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.60

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