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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,641.91, 3,645.97 and 1,523.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,641.91, 3,645.97 and 1,523.03 is: 2,101.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,641.91 : 3,645.97 = 1,523.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,641.91/3,645.97 = 1,523.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,641.91x = 3,645.97 × 1,523.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,641.91x = 5,552,921.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,552,921.69/2,641.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,101.86

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