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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.45, 3,671.33 and 1,481.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.45, 3,671.33 and 1,481.49 is: 2,044.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.45 : 3,671.33 = 1,481.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.45/3,671.33 = 1,481.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.45x = 3,671.33 × 1,481.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.45x = 5,439,031.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,031.27/2,660.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.41

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