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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.54, 3,753.30 and 1,540.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.54, 3,753.30 and 1,540.59 is: 2,126.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.54 : 3,753.30 = 1,540.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.54/3,753.30 = 1,540.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.54x = 3,753.30 × 1,540.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.54x = 5,782,296.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,782,296.45/2,719.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.20

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