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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.47, 3,679.27 and 1,547.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.47, 3,679.27 and 1,547.15 is: 2,134.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.47 : 3,679.27 = 1,547.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.47/3,679.27 = 1,547.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.47x = 3,679.27 × 1,547.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.47x = 5,692,382.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,382.58/2,666.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.80

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