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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.66, 3,754.68 and 1,541.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.66, 3,754.68 and 1,541.94 is: 2,127.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.66 : 3,754.68 = 1,541.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.66/3,754.68 = 1,541.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.66x = 3,754.68 × 1,541.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.66x = 5,789,491.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,491.28/2,720.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.97

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