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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.96, 3,744.65 and 1,652.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.96, 3,744.65 and 1,652.28 is: 2,279.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.96 : 3,744.65 = 1,652.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.96/3,744.65 = 1,652.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.96x = 3,744.65 × 1,652.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.96x = 6,187,200.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,187,200.39/2,713.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,279.77

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