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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.02, 3,754.92 and 1,542.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.02, 3,754.92 and 1,542.20 is: 2,128.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.02 : 3,754.92 = 1,542.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.02/3,754.92 = 1,542.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.02x = 3,754.92 × 1,542.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.02x = 5,790,837.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,837.62/2,721.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,128.19

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