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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.85, 3,673.94 and 1,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.85, 3,673.94 and 1,528.44 is: 2,108.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.85 : 3,673.94 = 1,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.85/3,673.94 = 1,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.85x = 3,673.94 × 1,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.85x = 5,615,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,389.21/2,662.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,108.79

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