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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.34, 3,857.34 and 1,536.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.34, 3,857.34 and 1,536.33 is: 2,120.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.34 : 3,857.34 = 1,536.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.34/3,857.34 = 1,536.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.34x = 3,857.34 × 1,536.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.34x = 5,926,129.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,926,129.84/2,795.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.01

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