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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.22, 3,664.29 and 1,476.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.22, 3,664.29 and 1,476.49 is: 2,037.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.22 : 3,664.29 = 1,476.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.22/3,664.29 = 1,476.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.22x = 3,664.29 × 1,476.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.22x = 5,410,287.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,287.54/2,655.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.60

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