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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.28, 3,664.32 and 1,476.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.28, 3,664.32 and 1,476.40 is: 2,037.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.28 : 3,664.32 = 1,476.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.28/3,664.32 = 1,476.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.28x = 3,664.32 × 1,476.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.28x = 5,410,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,002.05/2,655.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.45

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