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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.39, 3,678.26 and 1,547

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.39, 3,678.26 and 1,547 is: 2,134.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.39 : 3,678.26 = 1,547 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.39/3,678.26 = 1,547/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.39x = 3,678.26 × 1,547
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.39x = 5,690,268.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,690,268.22/2,665.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.87

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