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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,663.91, 3,676.25 and 1,485.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,663.91, 3,676.25 and 1,485.07 is: 2,049.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,663.91 : 3,676.25 = 1,485.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,663.91/3,676.25 = 1,485.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,663.91x = 3,676.25 × 1,485.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,663.91x = 5,459,483.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,459,483.11/2,663.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.42

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