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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.74, 3,957.44 and 1,605.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.74, 3,957.44 and 1,605.60 is: 2,402.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.74 : 3,957.44 = 1,605.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.74/3,957.44 = 1,605.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.74x = 3,957.44 × 1,605.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.74x = 6,354,057.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,354,057.64/2,644.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,402.53

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