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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,665.94, 3,679.01 and 1,487.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,665.94, 3,679.01 and 1,487.08 is: 2,052.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,665.94 : 3,679.01 = 1,487.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,665.94/3,679.01 = 1,487.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,665.94x = 3,679.01 × 1,487.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,665.94x = 5,470,976.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470,976.71/2,665.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.18

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