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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.12, 3,749.98 and 1,538.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.12, 3,749.98 and 1,538.42 is: 2,123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.12 : 3,749.98 = 1,538.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.12/3,749.98 = 1,538.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.12x = 3,749.98 × 1,538.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.12x = 5,769,044.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,044.23/2,717.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.22

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