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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.48, 3,664.49 and 1,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.48, 3,664.49 and 1,476.52 is: 2,037.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.48 : 3,664.49 = 1,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.48/3,664.49 = 1,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.48x = 3,664.49 × 1,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.48x = 5,410,692.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410,692.77/2,655.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.56

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