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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.58, 3,679.97 and 1,471.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.58, 3,679.97 and 1,471.65 is: 2,030.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.58 : 3,679.97 = 1,471.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.58/3,679.97 = 1,471.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.58x = 3,679.97 × 1,471.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.58x = 5,415,620.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415,620.49/2,666.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,030.92

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