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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.88, 3,671.96 and 1,482.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.88, 3,671.96 and 1,482.06 is: 2,045.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.88 : 3,671.96 = 1,482.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.88/3,671.96 = 1,482.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.88x = 3,671.96 × 1,482.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.88x = 5,442,057.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,057.63/2,660.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.21

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