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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.00, 3,859.90 and 1,538.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.00, 3,859.90 and 1,538.11 is: 2,122.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.00 : 3,859.90 = 1,538.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.00/3,859.90 = 1,538.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.00x = 3,859.90 × 1,538.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.00x = 5,936,931.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,936,931.49/2,797.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.61

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