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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,643.88, 3,647.67 and 1,524.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,643.88, 3,647.67 and 1,524.43 is: 2,103.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,643.88 : 3,647.67 = 1,524.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,643.88/3,647.67 = 1,524.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,643.88x = 3,647.67 × 1,524.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,643.88x = 5,560,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,560,617.58/2,643.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.20

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