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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.61, 3,671.52 and 1,465.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.61, 3,671.52 and 1,465.56 is: 2,022.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.61 : 3,671.52 = 1,465.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.61/3,671.52 = 1,465.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.61x = 3,671.52 × 1,465.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.61x = 5,380,832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,380,832.85/2,660.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,022.41

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