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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.24, 3,671.16 and 1,481.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.24, 3,671.16 and 1,481.38 is: 2,044.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.24 : 3,671.16 = 1,481.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.24/3,671.16 = 1,481.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.24x = 3,671.16 × 1,481.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.24x = 5,438,383.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,383.00/2,660.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.32

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