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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.27, 3,658.70 and 1,532.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.27, 3,658.70 and 1,532.15 is: 2,114.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.27 : 3,658.70 = 1,532.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.27/3,658.70 = 1,532.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.27x = 3,658.70 × 1,532.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.27x = 5,605,676.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,605,676.46/2,651.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.34

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