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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.27, 3,679.46 and 1,487.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.27, 3,679.46 and 1,487.34 is: 2,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.27 : 3,679.46 = 1,487.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.27/3,679.46 = 1,487.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.27x = 3,679.46 × 1,487.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.27x = 5,472,611.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,611.75/2,666.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.54

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