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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.16, 3,663.86 and 1,476.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.16, 3,663.86 and 1,476.14 is: 2,036.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.16 : 3,663.86 = 1,476.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.16/3,663.86 = 1,476.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.16x = 3,663.86 × 1,476.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.16x = 5,408,370.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,370.30/2,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.93

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