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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.83, 3,644.94 and 1,522.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.83, 3,644.94 and 1,522.41 is: 2,101.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.83 : 3,644.94 = 1,522.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.83/3,644.94 = 1,522.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.83x = 3,644.94 × 1,522.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.83x = 5,549,093.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549,093.11/2,640.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.27

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