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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.80, 3,649.68 and 1,649.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.80, 3,649.68 and 1,649.76 is: 2,276.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.80 : 3,649.68 = 1,649.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.80/3,649.68 = 1,649.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.80x = 3,649.68 × 1,649.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.80x = 6,021,096.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,021,096.08/2,644.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,276.58

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