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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.10, 3,753.48 and 1,541.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.10, 3,753.48 and 1,541.17 is: 2,126.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.10 : 3,753.48 = 1,541.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.10/3,753.48 = 1,541.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.10x = 3,753.48 × 1,541.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.10x = 5,784,750.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,784,750.77/2,720.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.67

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