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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.93, 3,753.37 and 1,540.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.93, 3,753.37 and 1,540.97 is: 2,126.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.93 : 3,753.37 = 1,540.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.93/3,753.37 = 1,540.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.93x = 3,753.37 × 1,540.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.93x = 5,783,830.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,783,830.57/2,719.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.46

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