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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,788.65, 3,848.48 and 1,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,788.65, 3,848.48 and 1,529.76 is: 2,111.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,788.65 : 3,848.48 = 1,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,788.65/3,848.48 = 1,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,788.65x = 3,848.48 × 1,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,788.65x = 5,887,250.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,887,250.76/2,788.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.15

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