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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.39, 3,644.55 and 1,522.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.39, 3,644.55 and 1,522.07 is: 2,100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.39 : 3,644.55 = 1,522.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.39/3,644.55 = 1,522.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.39x = 3,644.55 × 1,522.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.39x = 5,547,263.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,263.62/2,640.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.93

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