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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.41, 3,752.78 and 1,540.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.41, 3,752.78 and 1,540.55 is: 2,125.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.41 : 3,752.78 = 1,540.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.41/3,752.78 = 1,540.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.41x = 3,752.78 × 1,540.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.41x = 5,781,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,355.57/2,719.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,125.96

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