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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,787.93, 3,847.34 and 1,528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,787.93, 3,847.34 and 1,528.98 is: 2,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,787.93 : 3,847.34 = 1,528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,787.93/3,847.34 = 1,528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,787.93x = 3,847.34 × 1,528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,787.93x = 5,882,498.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,882,498.27/2,787.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,109.99

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