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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.61, 3,744.86 and 1,534.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.61, 3,744.86 and 1,534.66 is: 2,117.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.61 : 3,744.86 = 1,534.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.61/3,744.86 = 1,534.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.61x = 3,744.86 × 1,534.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.61x = 5,747,086.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,086.85/2,713.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.88

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