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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.44, 3,671.43 and 1,481.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.44, 3,671.43 and 1,481.62 is: 2,044.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.44 : 3,671.43 = 1,481.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.44/3,671.43 = 1,481.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.44x = 3,671.43 × 1,481.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.44x = 5,439,664.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,664.12/2,660.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.65

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