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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.95, 3,649.72 and 1,525.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.95, 3,649.72 and 1,525.87 is: 2,105.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.95 : 3,649.72 = 1,525.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.95/3,649.72 = 1,525.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.95x = 3,649.72 × 1,525.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.95x = 5,568,998.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,568,998.26/2,644.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.52

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