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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.56, 3,744.72 and 1,651.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.56, 3,744.72 and 1,651.23 is: 2,278.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.56 : 3,744.72 = 1,651.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.56/3,744.72 = 1,651.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.56x = 3,744.72 × 1,651.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.56x = 6,183,394.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,183,394.01/2,713.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,278.70

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