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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.42, 3,749.69 and 1,538.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.42, 3,749.69 and 1,538.26 is: 2,122.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.42 : 3,749.69 = 1,538.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.42/3,749.69 = 1,538.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.42x = 3,749.69 × 1,538.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.42x = 5,767,992.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,767,992.61/2,717.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.60

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