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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.94, 3,676.06 and 1,544.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.94, 3,676.06 and 1,544.79 is: 2,131.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.94 : 3,676.06 = 1,544.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.94/3,676.06 = 1,544.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.94x = 3,676.06 × 1,544.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.94x = 5,678,733.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,678,733.00/2,663.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,131.70

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