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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.78, 3,744.82 and 1,534.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.78, 3,744.82 and 1,534.82 is: 2,117.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.78 : 3,744.82 = 1,534.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.78/3,744.82 = 1,534.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.78x = 3,744.82 × 1,534.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.78x = 5,747,624.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,747,624.63/2,713.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.94

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