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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,789.91, 3,849.94 and 1,530.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,789.91, 3,849.94 and 1,530.93 is: 2,112.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,789.91 : 3,849.94 = 1,530.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,789.91/3,849.94 = 1,530.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,789.91x = 3,849.94 × 1,530.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,789.91x = 5,893,980.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,893,980.99/2,789.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.61

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