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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.34, 3,676.74 and 1,485.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.34, 3,676.74 and 1,485.44 is: 2,049.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.34 : 3,676.74 = 1,485.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.34/3,676.74 = 1,485.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.34x = 3,676.74 × 1,485.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.34x = 5,461,576.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,576.67/2,664.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.88

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