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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.64, 3,849.69 and 1,530.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.64, 3,849.69 and 1,530.75 is: 2,112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.64 : 3,849.69 = 1,530.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.64/3,849.69 = 1,530.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.64x = 3,849.69 × 1,530.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.64x = 5,892,912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,912.97/2,789.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.43

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