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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,792.83, 3,853.93 and 1,533.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,792.83, 3,853.93 and 1,533.64 is: 2,116.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,792.83 : 3,853.93 = 1,533.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,792.83/3,853.93 = 1,533.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,792.83x = 3,853.93 × 1,533.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,792.83x = 5,910,541.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,910,541.21/2,792.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,116.33

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