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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.37, 3,647.02 and 1,524.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.37, 3,647.02 and 1,524.15 is: 2,102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.37 : 3,647.02 = 1,524.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.37/3,647.02 = 1,524.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.37x = 3,647.02 × 1,524.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.37x = 5,558,605.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558,605.70/2,643.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,102.85

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