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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.91, 3,676.21 and 1,485.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.91, 3,676.21 and 1,485.05 is: 2,049.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.91 : 3,676.21 = 1,485.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.91/3,676.21 = 1,485.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.91x = 3,676.21 × 1,485.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.91x = 5,459,348.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,348.24/2,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.38

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