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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,651.93, 3,659.50 and 1,533.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,651.93, 3,659.50 and 1,533.22 is: 2,115.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,651.93 : 3,659.50 = 1,533.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,651.93/3,659.50 = 1,533.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,651.93x = 3,659.50 × 1,533.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,651.93x = 5,610,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,610,810.52/2,651.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,115.75

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