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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.36, 3,771.47 and 1,538.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.36, 3,771.47 and 1,538.34 is: 2,122.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.36 : 3,771.47 = 1,538.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.36/3,771.47 = 1,538.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.36x = 3,771.47 × 1,538.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.36x = 5,801,795.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,801,795.47/2,733.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.59

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