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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.30, 3,679.25 and 1,547.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.30, 3,679.25 and 1,547.28 is: 2,135.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.30 : 3,679.25 = 1,547.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.30/3,679.25 = 1,547.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.30x = 3,679.25 × 1,547.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.30x = 5,692,822.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,822.20/2,666.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.11

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