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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.41, 3,671.43 and 1,481.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.41, 3,671.43 and 1,481.59 is: 2,044.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.41 : 3,671.43 = 1,481.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.41/3,671.43 = 1,481.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.41x = 3,671.43 × 1,481.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.41x = 5,439,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,546.57/2,660.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.63

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