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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,377.09, 3,279.93 and 1,538.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,377.09, 3,279.93 and 1,538.86 is: 2,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,377.09 : 3,279.93 = 1,538.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,377.09/3,279.93 = 1,538.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,377.09x = 3,279.93 × 1,538.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,377.09x = 5,047,353.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,353.08/2,377.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.33

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