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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.87, 4,067.45 and 1,544.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.87, 4,067.45 and 1,544.84 is: 2,315.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.87 : 4,067.45 = 1,544.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.87/4,067.45 = 1,544.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.87x = 4,067.45 × 1,544.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.87x = 6,283,531.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,283,531.40/2,713.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,315.34

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