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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.97, 3,649.58 and 1,525.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.97, 3,649.58 and 1,525.96 is: 2,105.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.97 : 3,649.58 = 1,525.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.97/3,649.58 = 1,525.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.97x = 3,649.58 × 1,525.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.97x = 5,569,087.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,569,087.22/2,644.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,105.54

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