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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.91, 3,677.59 and 1,486.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.91, 3,677.59 and 1,486.05 is: 2,050.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.91 : 3,677.59 = 1,486.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.91/3,677.59 = 1,486.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.91x = 3,677.59 × 1,486.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.91x = 5,465,075.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,465,075.19/2,664.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.76

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