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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,645.59, 3,652.97 and 1,806.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,645.59, 3,652.97 and 1,806.33 is: 2,494.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,645.59 : 3,652.97 = 1,806.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,645.59/3,652.97 = 1,806.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,645.59x = 3,652.97 × 1,806.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,645.59x = 6,598,458.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,598,458.39/2,645.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,494.14

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