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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.72, 3,744.27 and 1,594.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.72, 3,744.27 and 1,594.71 is: 2,200.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.72 : 3,744.27 = 1,594.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.72/3,744.27 = 1,594.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.72x = 3,744.27 × 1,594.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.72x = 5,971,024.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,971,024.81/2,713.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,200.31

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