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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.13, 3,966.60 and 1,547.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.13, 3,966.60 and 1,547.93 is: 2,322.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.13 : 3,966.60 = 1,547.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.13/3,966.60 = 1,547.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.13x = 3,966.60 × 1,547.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.13x = 6,140,019.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,140,019.14/2,644.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,322.13

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