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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.19, 3,679.34 and 1,487.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.19, 3,679.34 and 1,487.26 is: 2,052.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.19 : 3,679.34 = 1,487.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.19/3,679.34 = 1,487.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.19x = 3,679.34 × 1,487.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.19x = 5,472,135.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,135.21/2,666.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.42

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