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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.61, 3,664.65 and 1,476.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.61, 3,664.65 and 1,476.66 is: 2,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.61 : 3,664.65 = 1,476.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.61/3,664.65 = 1,476.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.61x = 3,664.65 × 1,476.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.61x = 5,411,436.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,436.58/2,655.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.74

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