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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.18, 3,753.81 and 1,541.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.18, 3,753.81 and 1,541.29 is: 2,126.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.18 : 3,753.81 = 1,541.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.18/3,753.81 = 1,541.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.18x = 3,753.81 × 1,541.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.18x = 5,785,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,785,700.43/2,720.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.96

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