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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.88, 3,680.28 and 1,488.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.88, 3,680.28 and 1,488.06 is: 2,053.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.88 : 3,680.28 = 1,488.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.88/3,680.28 = 1,488.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.88x = 3,680.28 × 1,488.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.88x = 5,476,477.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,476,477.46/2,666.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.51

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