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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.76, 3,671.85 and 1,481.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.76, 3,671.85 and 1,481.81 is: 2,044.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.76 : 3,671.85 = 1,481.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.76/3,671.85 = 1,481.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.76x = 3,671.85 × 1,481.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.76x = 5,440,965.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,965.69/2,660.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,044.89

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