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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.81, 3,860.93 and 1,538.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.81, 3,860.93 and 1,538.96 is: 2,123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.81 : 3,860.93 = 1,538.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.81/3,860.93 = 1,538.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.81x = 3,860.93 × 1,538.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.81x = 5,941,801.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,801.38/2,797.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.73

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