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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.01, 3,670.91 and 1,481.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.01, 3,670.91 and 1,481.16 is: 2,044.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.01 : 3,670.91 = 1,481.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.01/3,670.91 = 1,481.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.01x = 3,670.91 × 1,481.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.01x = 5,437,197.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,197.65/2,660.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.05

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