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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.16, 3,663.96 and 1,476.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.16, 3,663.96 and 1,476.19 is: 2,037.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.16 : 3,663.96 = 1,476.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.16/3,663.96 = 1,476.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.16x = 3,663.96 × 1,476.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.16x = 5,408,701.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,408,701.11/2,655.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.05

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