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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.43, 3,671.37 and 1,481.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.43, 3,671.37 and 1,481.47 is: 2,044.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.43 : 3,671.37 = 1,481.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.43/3,671.37 = 1,481.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.43x = 3,671.37 × 1,481.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.43x = 5,439,017.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,017.11/2,660.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.42

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