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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.22, 3,749.66 and 1,538.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.22, 3,749.66 and 1,538.32 is: 2,122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.22 : 3,749.66 = 1,538.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.22/3,749.66 = 1,538.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.22x = 3,749.66 × 1,538.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.22x = 5,768,150.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,150.53/2,717.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.81

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