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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.08, 3,749.70 and 1,538.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.08, 3,749.70 and 1,538.52 is: 2,123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.08 : 3,749.70 = 1,538.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.08/3,749.70 = 1,538.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.08x = 3,749.70 × 1,538.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.08x = 5,768,988.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,988.44/2,717.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.23

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