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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.70, 3,659.73 and 1,643.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.70, 3,659.73 and 1,643.95 is: 2,268.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.70 : 3,659.73 = 1,643.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.70/3,659.73 = 1,643.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.70x = 3,659.73 × 1,643.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.70x = 6,016,400.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,016,400.20/2,652.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,268.03

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