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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,664.94, 3,677.43 and 1,486.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,664.94, 3,677.43 and 1,486.08 is: 2,050.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,664.94 : 3,677.43 = 1,486.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,664.94/3,677.43 = 1,486.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,664.94x = 3,677.43 × 1,486.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,664.94x = 5,464,955.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,464,955.17/2,664.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.69

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