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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.92, 3,678.93 and 1,487.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.92, 3,678.93 and 1,487.19 is: 2,052.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.92 : 3,678.93 = 1,487.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.92/3,678.93 = 1,487.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.92x = 3,678.93 × 1,487.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.92x = 5,471,267.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,471,267.91/2,665.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.30

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