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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.06, 3,670.85 and 1,481.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.06, 3,670.85 and 1,481.13 is: 2,043.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.06 : 3,670.85 = 1,481.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.06/3,670.85 = 1,481.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.06x = 3,670.85 × 1,481.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.06x = 5,437,009.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,437,009.76/2,660.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,043.94

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