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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.72, 3,860.79 and 1,538.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.72, 3,860.79 and 1,538.80 is: 2,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.72 : 3,860.79 = 1,538.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.72/3,860.79 = 1,538.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.72x = 3,860.79 × 1,538.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.72x = 5,940,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,940,983.65/2,797.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.51

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