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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.93, 3,740.99 and 2,534.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.93, 3,740.99 and 2,534.49 is: 3,491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.93 : 3,740.99 = 2,534.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.93/3,740.99 = 2,534.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.93x = 3,740.99 × 2,534.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.93x = 9,481,489.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,481,489.07/2,715.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,491.07

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