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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.60, 3,678.51 and 1,486.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.60, 3,678.51 and 1,486.60 is: 2,051.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.60 : 3,678.51 = 1,486.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.60/3,678.51 = 1,486.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.60x = 3,678.51 × 1,486.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.60x = 5,468,472.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,472.97/2,665.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.50

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