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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.91, 3,658.92 and 1,532.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.91, 3,658.92 and 1,532.88 is: 2,114.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.91 : 3,658.92 = 1,532.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.91/3,658.92 = 1,532.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.91x = 3,658.92 × 1,532.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.91x = 5,608,685.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,608,685.29/2,651.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,114.96

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