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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.52, 3,849.45 and 1,530.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.52, 3,849.45 and 1,530.54 is: 2,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.52 : 3,849.45 = 1,530.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.52/3,849.45 = 1,530.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.52x = 3,849.45 × 1,530.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.52x = 5,891,737.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,891,737.20/2,789.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.10

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