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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.51, 3,745.98 and 1,535.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.51, 3,745.98 and 1,535.51 is: 2,118.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.51 : 3,745.98 = 1,535.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.51/3,745.98 = 1,535.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.51x = 3,745.98 × 1,535.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.51x = 5,751,989.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,751,989.75/2,714.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,118.98

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