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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.35, 3,644.97 and 1,522.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.35, 3,644.97 and 1,522.34 is: 2,100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.35 : 3,644.97 = 1,522.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.35/3,644.97 = 1,522.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.35x = 3,644.97 × 1,522.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.35x = 5,548,865.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,548,865.40/2,641.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,100.77

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