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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.72, 3,669.10 and 1,540.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.72, 3,669.10 and 1,540.04 is: 2,125.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.72 : 3,669.10 = 1,540.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.72/3,669.10 = 1,540.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.72x = 3,669.10 × 1,540.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.72x = 5,650,560.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,650,560.76/2,658.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.29

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