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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.80, 3,678.44 and 1,486.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.80, 3,678.44 and 1,486.72 is: 2,051.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.80 : 3,678.44 = 1,486.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.80/3,678.44 = 1,486.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.80x = 3,678.44 × 1,486.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.80x = 5,468,810.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,468,810.32/2,665.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,051.47

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