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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,647.49, 3,653.20 and 1,528.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,647.49, 3,653.20 and 1,528.17 is: 2,108.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,647.49 : 3,653.20 = 1,528.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,647.49/3,653.20 = 1,528.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,647.49x = 3,653.20 × 1,528.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,647.49x = 5,582,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582,698.85/2,647.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.68

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