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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,660.97, 3,672.33 and 1,482.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,660.97, 3,672.33 and 1,482.29 is: 2,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,660.97 : 3,672.33 = 1,482.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,660.97/3,672.33 = 1,482.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,660.97x = 3,672.33 × 1,482.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,660.97x = 5,443,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,434.12/2,660.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.66

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