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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,662.99, 3,674.96 and 1,544.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,662.99, 3,674.96 and 1,544.01 is: 2,130.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,662.99 : 3,674.96 = 1,544.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,662.99/3,674.96 = 1,544.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,662.99x = 3,674.96 × 1,544.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,662.99x = 5,674,174.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,674,174.99/2,662.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,130.75

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