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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.53, 3,658.95 and 1,532.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.53, 3,658.95 and 1,532.29 is: 2,114.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.53 : 3,658.95 = 1,532.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.53/3,658.95 = 1,532.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.53x = 3,658.95 × 1,532.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.53x = 5,606,572.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,606,572.50/2,651.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.47

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