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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.41, 3,686.58 and 1,476.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.41, 3,686.58 and 1,476.41 is: 2,037.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.41 : 3,686.58 = 1,476.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.41/3,686.58 = 1,476.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.41x = 3,686.58 × 1,476.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.41x = 5,442,903.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,442,903.58/2,671.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.46

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