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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.14, 3,671.09 and 1,465.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.14, 3,671.09 and 1,465.26 is: 2,022.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.14 : 3,671.09 = 1,465.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.14/3,671.09 = 1,465.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.14x = 3,671.09 × 1,465.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.14x = 5,379,085.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,085.74/2,660.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.11

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