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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,780.58, 3,837.24 and 1,538.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,780.58, 3,837.24 and 1,538.58 is: 2,123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,780.58 : 3,837.24 = 1,538.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,780.58/3,837.24 = 1,538.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,780.58x = 3,837.24 × 1,538.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,780.58x = 5,903,900.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,903,900.72/2,780.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.26

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