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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,652.78, 3,661.74 and 1,534.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,652.78, 3,661.74 and 1,534.17 is: 2,117.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,652.78 : 3,661.74 = 1,534.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,652.78/3,661.74 = 1,534.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,652.78x = 3,661.74 × 1,534.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,652.78x = 5,617,745.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,745.39/2,652.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,117.68

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