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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.16, 3,749.64 and 1,538.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.16, 3,749.64 and 1,538.22 is: 2,122.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.16 : 3,749.64 = 1,538.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.16/3,749.64 = 1,538.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.16x = 3,749.64 × 1,538.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.16x = 5,767,771.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,771.24/2,717.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.72

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