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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.83, 3,760.59 and 1,530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.83, 3,760.59 and 1,530.15 is: 2,111.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.83 : 3,760.59 = 1,530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.83/3,760.59 = 1,530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.83x = 3,760.59 × 1,530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.83x = 5,754,266.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,266.79/2,724.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.79

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