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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.52, 3,753.04 and 1,540.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.52, 3,753.04 and 1,540.72 is: 2,126.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.52 : 3,753.04 = 1,540.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.52/3,753.04 = 1,540.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.52x = 3,753.04 × 1,540.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.52x = 5,782,383.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,383.79/2,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.25

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