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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.83, 3,750.43 and 1,538.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.83, 3,750.43 and 1,538.98 is: 2,123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.83 : 3,750.43 = 1,538.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.83/3,750.43 = 1,538.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.83x = 3,750.43 × 1,538.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.83x = 5,771,836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771,836.76/2,717.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.69

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