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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,379.49, 3,280.64 and 1,538.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,379.49, 3,280.64 and 1,538.71 is: 2,121.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,379.49 : 3,280.64 = 1,538.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,379.49/3,280.64 = 1,538.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,379.49x = 3,280.64 × 1,538.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,379.49x = 5,047,937.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047,937.68/2,379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.44

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