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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.48, 3,675.98 and 1,544.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.48, 3,675.98 and 1,544.06 is: 2,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.48 : 3,675.98 = 1,544.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.48/3,675.98 = 1,544.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.48x = 3,675.98 × 1,544.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.48x = 5,675,946.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,675,946.73/2,663.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.02

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