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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.23, 3,675.30 and 1,544.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.23, 3,675.30 and 1,544.26 is: 2,131.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.23 : 3,675.30 = 1,544.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.23/3,675.30 = 1,544.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.23x = 3,675.30 × 1,544.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.23x = 5,675,618.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,618.78/2,663.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.10

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