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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,642.80, 3,647.78 and 1,524.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,642.80, 3,647.78 and 1,524.10 is: 2,103.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,642.80 : 3,647.78 = 1,524.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,642.80/3,647.78 = 1,524.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,642.80x = 3,647.78 × 1,524.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,642.80x = 5,559,581.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,559,581.50/2,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.67

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