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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.69, 3,644.20 and 1,521.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.69, 3,644.20 and 1,521.44 is: 2,099.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.69 : 3,644.20 = 1,521.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.69/3,644.20 = 1,521.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.69x = 3,644.20 × 1,521.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.69x = 5,544,428.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,544,428.99/2,640.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.61

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