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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.69, 3,676.08 and 1,544.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.69, 3,676.08 and 1,544.67 is: 2,131.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.69 : 3,676.08 = 1,544.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.69/3,676.08 = 1,544.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.69x = 3,676.08 × 1,544.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.69x = 5,678,336.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,336.29/2,663.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.76

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