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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,644.67, 2,271.12 and 1,529.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,644.67, 2,271.12 and 1,529.85 is: 2,112.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,644.67 : 2,271.12 = 1,529.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,644.67/2,271.12 = 1,529.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,644.67x = 2,271.12 × 1,529.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,644.67x = 3,474,465.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,474,465.28/1,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,112.57

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