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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.28, 3,657.54 and 1,603.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.28, 3,657.54 and 1,603.20 is: 2,211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.28 : 3,657.54 = 1,603.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.28/3,657.54 = 1,603.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.28x = 3,657.54 × 1,603.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.28x = 5,863,768.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,768.13/2,651.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,211.67

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