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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.43, 3,754.08 and 1,541.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.43, 3,754.08 and 1,541.57 is: 2,127.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.43 : 3,754.08 = 1,541.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.43/3,754.08 = 1,541.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.43x = 3,754.08 × 1,541.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.43x = 5,787,158.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,158.34/2,720.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.30

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