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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.69, 3,680.82 and 1,548.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.69, 3,680.82 and 1,548.15 is: 2,136.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.69 : 3,680.82 = 1,548.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.69/3,680.82 = 1,548.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.69x = 3,680.82 × 1,548.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.69x = 5,698,461.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,698,461.48/2,666.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.90

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