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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,797.93, 3,861.22 and 1,539.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,797.93, 3,861.22 and 1,539.06 is: 2,123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,797.93 : 3,861.22 = 1,539.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,797.93/3,861.22 = 1,539.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,797.93x = 3,861.22 × 1,539.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,797.93x = 5,942,649.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,942,649.25/2,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,123.94

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