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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.13, 3,754.95 and 1,541.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.13, 3,754.95 and 1,541.91 is: 2,127.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.13 : 3,754.95 = 1,541.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.13/3,754.95 = 1,541.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.13x = 3,754.95 × 1,541.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.13x = 5,789,768.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,789,768.47/2,721.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.71

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