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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,782.81, 3,840.27 and 1,540.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,782.81, 3,840.27 and 1,540.81 is: 2,126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,782.81 : 3,840.27 = 1,540.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,782.81/3,840.27 = 1,540.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,782.81x = 3,840.27 × 1,540.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,782.81x = 5,917,109.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,917,109.62/2,782.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.31

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