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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,650.52, 3,656.61 and 1,530.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,650.52, 3,656.61 and 1,530.66 is: 2,111.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,650.52 : 3,656.61 = 1,530.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,650.52/3,656.61 = 1,530.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,650.52x = 3,656.61 × 1,530.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,650.52x = 5,597,026.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,597,026.66/2,650.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,111.68

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