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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.30, 3,675.36 and 1,544.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.30, 3,675.36 and 1,544.46 is: 2,131.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.30 : 3,675.36 = 1,544.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.30/3,675.36 = 1,544.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.30x = 3,675.36 × 1,544.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.30x = 5,676,446.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,676,446.51/2,663.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.36

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