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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.65, 3,967.38 and 1,549.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.65, 3,967.38 and 1,549.53 is: 2,324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.65 : 3,967.38 = 1,549.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.65/3,967.38 = 1,549.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.65x = 3,967.38 × 1,549.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.65x = 6,147,574.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,147,574.33/2,644.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,324.53

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