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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,666.89, 3,680.25 and 1,547.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,666.89, 3,680.25 and 1,547.92 is: 2,136.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,666.89 : 3,680.25 = 1,547.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,666.89/3,680.25 = 1,547.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,666.89x = 3,680.25 × 1,547.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,666.89x = 5,696,732.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,696,732.58/2,666.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,136.10

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