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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.75, 3,860.98 and 1,538.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.75, 3,860.98 and 1,538.74 is: 2,123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.75 : 3,860.98 = 1,538.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.75/3,860.98 = 1,538.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.75x = 3,860.98 × 1,538.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.75x = 5,941,044.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,044.37/2,797.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.51

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