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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.31, 3,679.62 and 1,547.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.31, 3,679.62 and 1,547.04 is: 2,134.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.31 : 3,679.62 = 1,547.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.31/3,679.62 = 1,547.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.31x = 3,679.62 × 1,547.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.31x = 5,692,519.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,519.32/2,666.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.98

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