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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.94, 3,669.72 and 1,540.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.94, 3,669.72 and 1,540.47 is: 2,125.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.94 : 3,669.72 = 1,540.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.94/3,669.72 = 1,540.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.94x = 3,669.72 × 1,540.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.94x = 5,653,083.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,083.08/2,659.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.27

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