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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.38, 3,658.90 and 1,603.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.38, 3,658.90 and 1,603.44 is: 2,212.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.38 : 3,658.90 = 1,603.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.38/3,658.90 = 1,603.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.38x = 3,658.90 × 1,603.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.38x = 5,866,826.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,866,826.62/2,651.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,212.74

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