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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.37, 3,675.24 and 1,544.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.37, 3,675.24 and 1,544.36 is: 2,131.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.37 : 3,675.24 = 1,544.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.37/3,675.24 = 1,544.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.37x = 3,675.24 × 1,544.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.37x = 5,675,875.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,875.27/2,663.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.09

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