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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.32, 3,671.34 and 1,481.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.32, 3,671.34 and 1,481.48 is: 2,044.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.32 : 3,671.34 = 1,481.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.32/3,671.34 = 1,481.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.32x = 3,671.34 × 1,481.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.32x = 5,439,016.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,016.78/2,660.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.50

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