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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.05, 3,675 and 1,544.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.05, 3,675 and 1,544.22 is: 2,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.05 : 3,675 = 1,544.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.05/3,675 = 1,544.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.05x = 3,675 × 1,544.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.05x = 5,675,008.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,008.50/2,663.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.02

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