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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.76, 3,849.71 and 1,530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.76, 3,849.71 and 1,530.66 is: 2,112.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.76 : 3,849.71 = 1,530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.76/3,849.71 = 1,530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.76x = 3,849.71 × 1,530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.76x = 5,892,589.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,892,589.46/2,789.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.22

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