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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.55, 3,671.46 and 1,481.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.55, 3,671.46 and 1,481.60 is: 2,044.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.55 : 3,671.46 = 1,481.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.55/3,671.46 = 1,481.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.55x = 3,671.46 × 1,481.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.55x = 5,439,616.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439,616.78/2,660.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.55

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