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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,778.93, 3,834.93 and 1,536.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,778.93, 3,834.93 and 1,536.93 is: 2,120.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,778.93 : 3,834.93 = 1,536.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,778.93/3,834.93 = 1,536.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,778.93x = 3,834.93 × 1,536.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,778.93x = 5,894,018.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,894,018.96/2,778.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.97

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