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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.98, 3,664.20 and 1,536.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.98, 3,664.20 and 1,536.71 is: 2,120.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.98 : 3,664.20 = 1,536.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.98/3,664.20 = 1,536.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.98x = 3,664.20 × 1,536.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.98x = 5,630,812.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,630,812.78/2,655.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.05

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