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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.91, 3,672.12 and 1,482.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.91, 3,672.12 and 1,482.09 is: 2,045.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.91 : 3,672.12 = 1,482.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.91/3,672.12 = 1,482.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.91x = 3,672.12 × 1,482.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.91x = 5,442,404.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,404.92/2,660.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.32

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