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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,799.84, 3,863.79 and 1,540.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,799.84, 3,863.79 and 1,540.86 is: 2,126.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,799.84 : 3,863.79 = 1,540.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,799.84/3,863.79 = 1,540.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,799.84x = 3,863.79 × 1,540.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,799.84x = 5,953,544.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,953,544.97/2,799.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,126.38

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