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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.72, 3,746.82 and 1,653.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.72, 3,746.82 and 1,653.40 is: 2,281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.72 : 3,746.82 = 1,653.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.72/3,746.82 = 1,653.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.72x = 3,746.82 × 1,653.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.72x = 6,194,992.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,194,992.19/2,715.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,281.16

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