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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.14, 3,663.96 and 1,476.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.14, 3,663.96 and 1,476.18 is: 2,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.14 : 3,663.96 = 1,476.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.14/3,663.96 = 1,476.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.14x = 3,663.96 × 1,476.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.14x = 5,408,664.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,664.47/2,655.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.05

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