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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.80, 3,645.77 and 1,522.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.80, 3,645.77 and 1,522.65 is: 2,101.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.80 : 3,645.77 = 1,522.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.80/3,645.77 = 1,522.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.80x = 3,645.77 × 1,522.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.80x = 5,551,231.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,231.69/2,641.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.31

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