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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.88, 3,834.96 and 1,537.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.88, 3,834.96 and 1,537.12 is: 2,121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.88 : 3,834.96 = 1,537.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.88/3,834.96 = 1,537.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.88x = 3,834.96 × 1,537.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.88x = 5,894,793.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,793.72/2,778.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.28

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