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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.84, 3,645.62 and 1,522.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.84, 3,645.62 and 1,522.82 is: 2,101.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.84 : 3,645.62 = 1,522.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.84/3,645.62 = 1,522.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.84x = 3,645.62 × 1,522.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.84x = 5,551,623.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,551,623.05/2,641.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.42

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