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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.58, 3,849.68 and 1,530.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.58, 3,849.68 and 1,530.62 is: 2,112.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.58 : 3,849.68 = 1,530.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.58/3,849.68 = 1,530.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.58x = 3,849.68 × 1,530.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.58x = 5,892,397.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,397.20/2,789.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.29

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