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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.33, 3,676.77 and 1,485.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.33, 3,676.77 and 1,485.33 is: 2,049.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.33 : 3,676.77 = 1,485.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.33/3,676.77 = 1,485.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.33x = 3,676.77 × 1,485.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.33x = 5,461,216.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,216.78/2,664.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.75

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