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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,659.72, 3,670.34 and 1,480.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,659.72, 3,670.34 and 1,480.76 is: 2,043.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,659.72 : 3,670.34 = 1,480.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,659.72/3,670.34 = 1,480.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,659.72x = 3,670.34 × 1,480.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,659.72x = 5,434,892.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,434,892.66/2,659.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.41

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