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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.94, 3,745.18 and 1,535.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.94, 3,745.18 and 1,535.01 is: 2,118.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.94 : 3,745.18 = 1,535.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.94/3,745.18 = 1,535.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.94x = 3,745.18 × 1,535.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.94x = 5,748,881.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,748,881.08/2,713.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.28

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