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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.45, 3,679.62 and 1,487.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.45, 3,679.62 and 1,487.49 is: 2,052.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.45 : 3,679.62 = 1,487.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.45/3,679.62 = 1,487.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.45x = 3,679.62 × 1,487.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.45x = 5,473,397.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,397.95/2,666.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.69

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