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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.55, 3,647.69 and 1,524.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.55, 3,647.69 and 1,524.54 is: 2,103.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.55 : 3,647.69 = 1,524.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.55/3,647.69 = 1,524.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.55x = 3,647.69 × 1,524.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.55x = 5,561,049.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,561,049.31/2,643.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.63

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