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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.71, 3,649.83 and 1,465.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.71, 3,649.83 and 1,465.79 is: 2,022.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.71 : 3,649.83 = 1,465.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.71/3,649.83 = 1,465.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.71x = 3,649.83 × 1,465.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.71x = 5,349,866.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,349,866.07/2,644.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.86

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