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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.38, 3,676.79 and 1,485.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.38, 3,676.79 and 1,485.43 is: 2,049.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.38 : 3,676.79 = 1,485.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.38/3,676.79 = 1,485.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.38x = 3,676.79 × 1,485.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.38x = 5,461,608.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,461,608.69/2,664.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,049.86

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