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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.86, 3,861.06 and 1,538.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.86, 3,861.06 and 1,538.89 is: 2,123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.86 : 3,861.06 = 1,538.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.86/3,861.06 = 1,538.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.86x = 3,861.06 × 1,538.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.86x = 5,941,731.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,941,731.20/2,797.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.67

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