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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,671.45, 3,686.59 and 1,476.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,671.45, 3,686.59 and 1,476.52 is: 2,037.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,671.45 : 3,686.59 = 1,476.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,671.45/3,686.59 = 1,476.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,671.45x = 3,686.59 × 1,476.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,671.45x = 5,443,316.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,316.48/2,671.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,037.59

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