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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.98, 3,753.60 and 1,541.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.98, 3,753.60 and 1,541.04 is: 2,126.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.98 : 3,753.60 = 1,541.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.98/3,753.60 = 1,541.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.98x = 3,753.60 × 1,541.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.98x = 5,784,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,447.74/2,719.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.65

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