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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,538.37, 2,121.75 and 1,361.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,538.37, 2,121.75 and 1,361.52 is: 1,877.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,538.37 : 2,121.75 = 1,361.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,538.37/2,121.75 = 1,361.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,538.37x = 2,121.75 × 1,361.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,538.37x = 2,888,805.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,888,805.06/1,538.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.84

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