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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.49, 3,671.39 and 1,481.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.49, 3,671.39 and 1,481.50 is: 2,044.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.49 : 3,671.39 = 1,481.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.49/3,671.39 = 1,481.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.49x = 3,671.39 × 1,481.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.49x = 5,439,172.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,172.58/2,660.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.43

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