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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.28, 3,487.32 and 1,644.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.28, 3,487.32 and 1,644.57 is: 2,268.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.28 : 3,487.32 = 1,644.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.28/3,487.32 = 1,644.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.28x = 3,487.32 × 1,644.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.28x = 5,735,141.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,735,141.85/2,528.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.40

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