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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.41, 3,664.42 and 1,476.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.41, 3,664.42 and 1,476.45 is: 2,037.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.41 : 3,664.42 = 1,476.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.41/3,664.42 = 1,476.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.41x = 3,664.42 × 1,476.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.41x = 5,410,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,332.91/2,655.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.48

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