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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.89, 3,663.92 and 1,475.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.89, 3,663.92 and 1,475.96 is: 2,036.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.89 : 3,663.92 = 1,475.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.89/3,663.92 = 1,475.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.89x = 3,663.92 × 1,475.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.89x = 5,407,773.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,407,773.66/2,654.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.91

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