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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.58, 3,671.63 and 1,481.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.58, 3,671.63 and 1,481.68 is: 2,044.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.58 : 3,671.63 = 1,481.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.58/3,671.63 = 1,481.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.58x = 3,671.63 × 1,481.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.58x = 5,440,173.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,173.33/2,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.73

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