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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.52, 3,797.25 and 2,383

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.52, 3,797.25 and 2,383 is: 3,564.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.52 : 3,797.25 = 2,383 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.52/3,797.25 = 2,383/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.52x = 3,797.25 × 2,383
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.52x = 9,048,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048,846.75/2,538.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,564.62

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