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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.94, 3,674.85 and 1,544.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.94, 3,674.85 and 1,544.53 is: 2,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.94 : 3,674.85 = 1,544.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.94/3,674.85 = 1,544.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.94x = 3,674.85 × 1,544.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.94x = 5,675,897.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,897.70/2,662.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.44

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