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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.46, 3,860.54 and 1,538.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.46, 3,860.54 and 1,538.63 is: 2,123.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.46 : 3,860.54 = 1,538.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.46/3,860.54 = 1,538.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.46x = 3,860.54 × 1,538.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.46x = 5,939,942.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,942.66/2,797.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.33

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