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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.81, 3,680.35 and 1,547.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.81, 3,680.35 and 1,547.33 is: 2,135.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.81 : 3,680.35 = 1,547.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.81/3,680.35 = 1,547.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.81x = 3,680.35 × 1,547.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.81x = 5,694,721.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,694,721.30/2,666.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,135.41

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