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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.33, 3,976.45 and 1,540.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.33, 3,976.45 and 1,540.06 is: 2,309.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.33 : 3,976.45 = 1,540.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.33/3,976.45 = 1,540.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.33x = 3,976.45 × 1,540.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.33x = 6,123,971.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,123,971.59/2,651.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,309.77

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