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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.10, 3,749.83 and 1,538.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.10, 3,749.83 and 1,538.38 is: 2,123.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.10 : 3,749.83 = 1,538.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.10/3,749.83 = 1,538.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.10x = 3,749.83 × 1,538.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.10x = 5,768,663.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,663.48/2,717.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.10

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