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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.89, 3,744.93 and 1,535.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.89, 3,744.93 and 1,535.25 is: 2,118.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.89 : 3,744.93 = 1,535.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.89/3,744.93 = 1,535.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.89x = 3,744.93 × 1,535.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.89x = 5,749,403.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,749,403.78/2,713.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.51

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