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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.40, 3,860.16 and 1,538.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.40, 3,860.16 and 1,538.46 is: 2,122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.40 : 3,860.16 = 1,538.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.40/3,860.16 = 1,538.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.40x = 3,860.16 × 1,538.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.40x = 5,938,695.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,938,695.98/2,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,122.93

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