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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.40, 3,747.32 and 1,536.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.40, 3,747.32 and 1,536.24 is: 2,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.40 : 3,747.32 = 1,536.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.40/3,747.32 = 1,536.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.40x = 3,747.32 × 1,536.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.40x = 5,756,782.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,756,782.88/2,715.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.05

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