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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.39, 3,750.36 and 1,538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.39, 3,750.36 and 1,538.46 is: 2,123.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.39 : 3,750.36 = 1,538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.39/3,750.36 = 1,538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.39x = 3,750.36 × 1,538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.39x = 5,769,778.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,769,778.85/2,717.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.28

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