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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,670.55, 3,685.34 and 1,475.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,670.55, 3,685.34 and 1,475.61 is: 2,036.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,670.55 : 3,685.34 = 1,475.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,670.55/3,685.34 = 1,475.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,670.55x = 3,685.34 × 1,475.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,670.55x = 5,438,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,124.56/2,670.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,036.33

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