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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.27, 3,814.11 and 1,369.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.27, 3,814.11 and 1,369.17 is: 2,057.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.27 : 3,814.11 = 1,369.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.27/3,814.11 = 1,369.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.27x = 3,814.11 × 1,369.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.27x = 5,222,164.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,222,164.99/2,538.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,057.37

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