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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,620.55, 3,615.95 and 1,486.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,620.55, 3,615.95 and 1,486.15 is: 2,050.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,620.55 : 3,615.95 = 1,486.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,620.55/3,615.95 = 1,486.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,620.55x = 3,615.95 × 1,486.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,620.55x = 5,373,844.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,373,844.09/2,620.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.66

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