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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.75, 3,863.75 and 1,540.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.75, 3,863.75 and 1,540.74 is: 2,126.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.75 : 3,863.75 = 1,540.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.75/3,863.75 = 1,540.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.75x = 3,863.75 × 1,540.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.75x = 5,953,026.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,026.47/2,799.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.27

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