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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.88, 3,750.81 and 1,538.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.88, 3,750.81 and 1,538.97 is: 2,123.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.88 : 3,750.81 = 1,538.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.88/3,750.81 = 1,538.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.88x = 3,750.81 × 1,538.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.88x = 5,772,384.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,772,384.07/2,717.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.86

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