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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.22, 3,860.10 and 1,538.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.22, 3,860.10 and 1,538.30 is: 2,122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.22 : 3,860.10 = 1,538.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.22/3,860.10 = 1,538.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.22x = 3,860.10 × 1,538.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.22x = 5,937,991.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,937,991.83/2,797.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.82

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