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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,658.97, 3,669.33 and 1,480.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,658.97, 3,669.33 and 1,480.03 is: 2,042.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,658.97 : 3,669.33 = 1,480.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,658.97/3,669.33 = 1,480.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,658.97x = 3,669.33 × 1,480.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,658.97x = 5,430,718.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,430,718.48/2,658.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,042.41

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