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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,621.54, 3,932.03 and 1,644.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,621.54, 3,932.03 and 1,644.74 is: 2,466.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,621.54 : 3,932.03 = 1,644.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,621.54/3,932.03 = 1,644.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,621.54x = 3,932.03 × 1,644.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,621.54x = 6,467,167.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,467,167.02/2,621.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,466.93

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