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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,640.96, 3,644.15 and 1,506.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,640.96, 3,644.15 and 1,506.65 is: 2,078.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,640.96 : 3,644.15 = 1,506.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,640.96/3,644.15 = 1,506.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,640.96x = 3,644.15 × 1,506.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,640.96x = 5,490,432.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,490,432.84/2,640.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,078.95

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