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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.55, 3,752.91 and 1,540.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.55, 3,752.91 and 1,540.62 is: 2,126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.55 : 3,752.91 = 1,540.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.55/3,752.91 = 1,540.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.55x = 3,752.91 × 1,540.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.55x = 5,781,803.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,781,803.87/2,719.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.02

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