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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.93, 3,675.17 and 1,529.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.93, 3,675.17 and 1,529.02 is: 2,110.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.93 : 3,675.17 = 1,529.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.93/3,675.17 = 1,529.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.93x = 3,675.17 × 1,529.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.93x = 5,619,408.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,619,408.43/2,662.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,110.24

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