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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.71, 3,676.19 and 1,544.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.71, 3,676.19 and 1,544.90 is: 2,132.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.71 : 3,676.19 = 1,544.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.71/3,676.19 = 1,544.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.71x = 3,676.19 × 1,544.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.71x = 5,679,319.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,679,319.83/2,663.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,132.11

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