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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.67, 3,649.50 and 1,465.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.67, 3,649.50 and 1,465.71 is: 2,022.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.67 : 3,649.50 = 1,465.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.67/3,649.50 = 1,465.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.67x = 3,649.50 × 1,465.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.67x = 5,349,108.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,108.65/2,644.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.60

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