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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,649.92, 3,653.91 and 1,691.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,649.92, 3,653.91 and 1,691.55 is: 2,332.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,649.92 : 3,653.91 = 1,691.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,649.92/3,653.91 = 1,691.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,649.92x = 3,653.91 × 1,691.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,649.92x = 6,180,771.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,180,771.46/2,649.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,332.44

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