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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.88, 3,664.91 and 1,476.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.88, 3,664.91 and 1,476.86 is: 2,037.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.88 : 3,664.91 = 1,476.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.88/3,664.91 = 1,476.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.88x = 3,664.91 × 1,476.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.88x = 5,412,544.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,412,544.35/2,655.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.95

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