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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.89, 3,679.34 and 1,547.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.89, 3,679.34 and 1,547.21 is: 2,134.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.89 : 3,679.34 = 1,547.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.89/3,679.34 = 1,547.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.89x = 3,679.34 × 1,547.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.89x = 5,692,711.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692,711.64/2,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,134.59

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