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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.61, 3,679.07 and 1,487.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.61, 3,679.07 and 1,487.45 is: 2,052.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.61 : 3,679.07 = 1,487.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.61/3,679.07 = 1,487.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.61x = 3,679.07 × 1,487.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.61x = 5,472,434.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,472,434.43/2,666.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,052.21

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