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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,795.63, 3,857.89 and 1,536.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,795.63, 3,857.89 and 1,536.69 is: 2,120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,795.63 : 3,857.89 = 1,536.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,795.63/3,857.89 = 1,536.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,795.63x = 3,857.89 × 1,536.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,795.63x = 5,928,368.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,928,368.44/2,795.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.58

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