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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.37, 3,849.37 and 1,530.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.37, 3,849.37 and 1,530.55 is: 2,112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.37 : 3,849.37 = 1,530.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.37/3,849.37 = 1,530.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.37x = 3,849.37 × 1,530.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.37x = 5,891,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,653.25/2,789.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.18

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