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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.92, 3,644.46 and 1,522.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.92, 3,644.46 and 1,522.06 is: 2,100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.92 : 3,644.46 = 1,522.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.92/3,644.46 = 1,522.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.92x = 3,644.46 × 1,522.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.92x = 5,547,068.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,547,068.57/2,640.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.43

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