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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.53, 3,860.51 and 1,538.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.53, 3,860.51 and 1,538.59 is: 2,123.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.53 : 3,860.51 = 1,538.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.53/3,860.51 = 1,538.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.53x = 3,860.51 × 1,538.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.53x = 5,939,742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,939,742.08/2,797.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.21

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