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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.33, 3,749.90 and 1,538.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.33, 3,749.90 and 1,538.37 is: 2,122.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.33 : 3,749.90 = 1,538.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.33/3,749.90 = 1,538.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.33x = 3,749.90 × 1,538.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.33x = 5,768,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,768,725.97/2,717.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.94

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