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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.63, 3,664.57 and 1,476.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.63, 3,664.57 and 1,476.61 is: 2,037.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.63 : 3,664.57 = 1,476.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.63/3,664.57 = 1,476.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.63x = 3,664.57 × 1,476.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.63x = 5,411,140.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,411,140.71/2,655.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.61

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