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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.55, 3,754.14 and 1,541.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.55, 3,754.14 and 1,541.60 is: 2,127.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.55 : 3,754.14 = 1,541.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.55/3,754.14 = 1,541.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.55x = 3,754.14 × 1,541.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.55x = 5,787,382.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,787,382.22/2,720.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.28

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