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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.94, 3,671.91 and 1,482.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.94, 3,671.91 and 1,482.08 is: 2,045.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.94 : 3,671.91 = 1,482.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.94/3,671.91 = 1,482.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.94x = 3,671.91 × 1,482.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.94x = 5,442,046.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,046.01/2,660.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.16

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