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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.64, 3,965.49 and 1,532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.64, 3,965.49 and 1,532.32 is: 2,298.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.64 : 3,965.49 = 1,532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.64/3,965.49 = 1,532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.64x = 3,965.49 × 1,532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.64x = 6,076,389.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,076,389.72/2,643.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,298.50

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