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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.88, 3,753.58 and 1,540.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.88, 3,753.58 and 1,540.98 is: 2,126.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.88 : 3,753.58 = 1,540.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.88/3,753.58 = 1,540.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.88x = 3,753.58 × 1,540.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.88x = 5,784,191.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,191.71/2,719.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.63

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