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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.32, 3,749.34 and 1,538.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.32, 3,749.34 and 1,538.68 is: 2,123.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.32 : 3,749.34 = 1,538.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.32/3,749.34 = 1,538.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.32x = 3,749.34 × 1,538.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.32x = 5,769,034.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,034.47/2,717.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.06

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