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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.89, 3,810.26 and 1,079.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.89, 3,810.26 and 1,079.07 is: 1,619.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.89 : 3,810.26 = 1,079.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.89/3,810.26 = 1,079.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.89x = 3,810.26 × 1,079.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.89x = 4,111,539.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111,539.96/2,538.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,619.42

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