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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.93, 3,672.15 and 1,482.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.93, 3,672.15 and 1,482.02 is: 2,045.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.93 : 3,672.15 = 1,482.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.93/3,672.15 = 1,482.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.93x = 3,672.15 × 1,482.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.93x = 5,442,202.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,202.04/2,660.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.23

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