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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.59, 3,671.83 and 1,541.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.59, 3,671.83 and 1,541.55 is: 2,127.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.59 : 3,671.83 = 1,541.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.59/3,671.83 = 1,541.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.59x = 3,671.83 × 1,541.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.59x = 5,660,309.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,660,309.54/2,660.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,127.46

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