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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.55, 3,678.54 and 1,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.55, 3,678.54 and 1,486.60 is: 2,051.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.55 : 3,678.54 = 1,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.55/3,678.54 = 1,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.55x = 3,678.54 × 1,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.55x = 5,468,508.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,508.37/2,665.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.55

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