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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.40, 3,849.25 and 1,530.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.40, 3,849.25 and 1,530.43 is: 2,111.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.40 : 3,849.25 = 1,530.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.40/3,849.25 = 1,530.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.40x = 3,849.25 × 1,530.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.40x = 5,891,003.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,003.85/2,789.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.92

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