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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.03, 3,668.07 and 1,479.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.03, 3,668.07 and 1,479.11 is: 2,041.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.03 : 3,668.07 = 1,479.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.03/3,668.07 = 1,479.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.03x = 3,668.07 × 1,479.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.03x = 5,425,460.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425,460.68/2,658.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,041.16

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