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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.79, 3,676.20 and 1,485.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.79, 3,676.20 and 1,485.09 is: 2,049.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.79 : 3,676.20 = 1,485.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.79/3,676.20 = 1,485.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.79x = 3,676.20 × 1,485.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.79x = 5,459,487.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,487.86/2,663.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.52

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