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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,066.58, 2,849.08 and 1,476.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,066.58, 2,849.08 and 1,476.10 is: 2,035.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,066.58 : 2,849.08 = 1,476.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,066.58/2,849.08 = 1,476.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,066.58x = 2,849.08 × 1,476.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,066.58x = 4,205,526.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205,526.99/2,066.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,035.02

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