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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.58, 3,671.73 and 1,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.58, 3,671.73 and 1,481.94 is: 2,045.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.58 : 3,671.73 = 1,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.58/3,671.73 = 1,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.58x = 3,671.73 × 1,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.58x = 5,441,283.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,441,283.56/2,660.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.15

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