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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.94, 3,666.78 and 1,478.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.94, 3,666.78 and 1,478.03 is: 2,039.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.94 : 3,666.78 = 1,478.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.94/3,666.78 = 1,478.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.94x = 3,666.78 × 1,478.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.94x = 5,419,592.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,419,592.51/2,656.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,039.79

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