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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,796.28, 3,858.92 and 1,537.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,796.28, 3,858.92 and 1,537.30 is: 2,121.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,796.28 : 3,858.92 = 1,537.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,796.28/3,858.92 = 1,537.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,796.28x = 3,858.92 × 1,537.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,796.28x = 5,932,317.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,932,317.72/2,796.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,121.50

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