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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.97, 3,750.96 and 1,539.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.97, 3,750.96 and 1,539.15 is: 2,124.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.97 : 3,750.96 = 1,539.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.97/3,750.96 = 1,539.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.97x = 3,750.96 × 1,539.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.97x = 5,773,290.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,773,290.08/2,717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,124.12

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