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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.78, 3,664.95 and 1,476.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.78, 3,664.95 and 1,476.83 is: 2,038.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.78 : 3,664.95 = 1,476.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.78/3,664.95 = 1,476.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.78x = 3,664.95 × 1,476.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.78x = 5,412,508.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,508.11/2,655.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,038.01

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