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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.02, 3,859.81 and 1,538.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.02, 3,859.81 and 1,538.20 is: 2,122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.02 : 3,859.81 = 1,538.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.02/3,859.81 = 1,538.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.02x = 3,859.81 × 1,538.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.02x = 5,937,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,159.74/2,797.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.68

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