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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.78, 3,676.97 and 1,485.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.78, 3,676.97 and 1,485.69 is: 2,050.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.78 : 3,676.97 = 1,485.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.78/3,676.97 = 1,485.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.78x = 3,676.97 × 1,485.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.78x = 5,462,837.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,462,837.56/2,664.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.01

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