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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.46, 3,750.39 and 1,522.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.46, 3,750.39 and 1,522.64 is: 2,101.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.46 : 3,750.39 = 1,522.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.46/3,750.39 = 1,522.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.46x = 3,750.39 × 1,522.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.46x = 5,710,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,710,474.69/2,717.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.40

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