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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.94, 3,746.66 and 1,536.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.94, 3,746.66 and 1,536.39 is: 2,120.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.94 : 3,746.66 = 1,536.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.94/3,746.66 = 1,536.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.94x = 3,746.66 × 1,536.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.94x = 5,756,323.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,756,323.28/2,714.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.24

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