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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.60, 3,965.40 and 2,522.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.60, 3,965.40 and 2,522.10 is: 3,783.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.60 : 3,965.40 = 2,522.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.60/3,965.40 = 2,522.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.60x = 3,965.40 × 2,522.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.60x = 10,001,135.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,001,135.34/2,643.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,783.15

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