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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.88, 3,745.32 and 1,535.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.88, 3,745.32 and 1,535.06 is: 2,118.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.88 : 3,745.32 = 1,535.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.88/3,745.32 = 1,535.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.88x = 3,745.32 × 1,535.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.88x = 5,749,290.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,290.92/2,713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.48

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