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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.35, 3,860.48 and 1,538.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.35, 3,860.48 and 1,538.51 is: 2,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.35 : 3,860.48 = 1,538.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.35/3,860.48 = 1,538.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.35x = 3,860.48 × 1,538.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.35x = 5,939,360.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,360.09/2,797.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.21

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