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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,389.97, 5,080.41 and 1,538.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,389.97, 5,080.41 and 1,538.79 is: 2,306.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,389.97 : 5,080.41 = 1,538.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,389.97/5,080.41 = 1,538.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,389.97x = 5,080.41 × 1,538.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,389.97x = 7,817,684.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,817,684.10/3,389.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,306.12

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